Ah hah! I’ve found some references from 2000. I was right: the media treated the Gore campaign much as they are now treating Kerry’s. USA Today July 26, 2000: [T]he contrast with Texas Gov. Bush could hardly be sharper. From the beginning, Bush has relied on a hometown trio: chief strategist Karl Rove, campaign manager Joe Allbaugh and communications director Karen Hughes. Despite little experience in presidential campaigns, they have moved through this year’s difficult GOP primaries and into the general election winning credit, by and large, for being sure-footed and tight-lipped.
Gore Turmoil vs. Kerry Turmoil
Gore Turmoil vs. Kerry Turmoil
Gore Turmoil vs. Kerry Turmoil
Ah hah! I’ve found some references from 2000. I was right: the media treated the Gore campaign much as they are now treating Kerry’s. USA Today July 26, 2000: [T]he contrast with Texas Gov. Bush could hardly be sharper. From the beginning, Bush has relied on a hometown trio: chief strategist Karl Rove, campaign manager Joe Allbaugh and communications director Karen Hughes. Despite little experience in presidential campaigns, they have moved through this year’s difficult GOP primaries and into the general election winning credit, by and large, for being sure-footed and tight-lipped.
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