THE CLINTONS: EYES ON THE PRIZE
IN A CAMPAIGN YEAR, WHAT HAPPIER AND MORE PATRIOTIC backdrop could an incumbent leader want than an Olympics in his own country? President Clinton's advisers have closely studied how Ronald Reagan made use of the Los Angeles Games in 1984, even in his TV ads. It is Clinton's telegenic duty to declare the Atlanta Games open. White House communications director Donald Baer recently scouted Atlanta sites for other appearances by the "First Fan." Meanwhile, a series of public events will tie the White House to the Olympics, from Mrs. Clinton's presence at the lighting of...
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