ML> I think it's way too early to tell. Three weeks before the election
ML> will be much more meaningful than three months. What comes out of
ML> the conventions will be most important. IF Buchannon comes on board
ML> the Dole train it will be a giant help, if he takes his folks
ML> elsewhere, it is a major blow to Dole.
I talked to Bay Buchanan a couple of days ago. It wouldn't take a whole 
lot of effort on Dole's part to ensure Pat Buchanan's support, but Dole 
is standing on the train pointing a sharpened pole in his direction.
Buchanan doesn't want to do anything to hurt the Republican party, but 
he doesn't intend to compromise on right-to-life or guns.
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