INCHING TOWARDS THE WHITE HOUSE

California Republican Gov. Pete Wilsontoday established an exploratory committee to raise money and organize supporters for a 1996 presidential campaign.Former Tennessee Gov. Lamar Alexanderquickly tried to mute the impact, attacking Wilson at a press conference for breaking his 1994 campaign promise not to seek the presidency if re-elected governor. He also branded Wilson as more liberal than himself on taxes and abortion. Both candidates have raised taxes as governors.