A Heated Exchange over Mudslinging

As the debate drew to a close, the issue of negative campaigning was raised -- and so was the temperature

Q. Let me make one observation. I have covered a lot of presidential campaigns. You guys don't seem all that far apart. The campaign has turned a little bitter, a little personal. Is this the Democratic ticket, or is that impossible now?

CLINTON: They asked me today if I would consider him for Vice President, and I said, "You bet I would."

TSONGAS: I answered the same question. I said anyone who has run is a candidate for Vice President. You...

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