An Old Fashion Dog Fight in the Big Apple

The 1998 U.S. Senate race in New York is one of the most heated and competitive political battles in the country. New York has traditionally been a place where only the strong willed, and tough at heart could compete; a place where crafty tactics, extensive connections, and stocks of cash are essential aspects of political competition. This year’s combat field of a campaign has been no exception. The two primary candidates, 60 year old, incumbent, republican, Alfonse D’Amato, and 47 year old, democratic challenger, Charles E. Schumer, have been pitted against each other, head to head, for much of the campaign. Both candidates have strong backgrounds and powerful messages while also pursuing rather abrasive, aggressive, and, in some instances, vindictive strategies. Most current polls have the two contestants neck and neck, with Schumer gaining a slight advantage in recent days. The fact of the matter is that D’Amato is a strong politician that knows how to get things done; however, he also flaunts a capricious, and impulsive style. With Al D'Amato, “what you see is what you get, and what you get is often vital, sometimes us

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