TENNESSEE: Man to Watch

Among Democrats, Tennessee's 35-year-old Governor Frank Clement is a man to watch—and to hear. With a rafter-quaking oratorical style. Clement hopes to roll his throbbing clauses to the vice-presidency this year. A typical Clement peroration: "Once in this world, a lonely figure climbed a cross-marked hill, and went from there into an airless tomb. He was the foe of lies, dishonor, theft and treachery. He was the champion of truth, honor, faith and bravery. It is my fervent prayer that I can so live as to be worthy of His sacrifice. If you cannot find it in your hearts...

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