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Des Moines Register: Security tightened after Gore receives threatsBy David Yepsen/Des Moines Register
November 30, 1999
An aide said threats have been made, some via calls to Gore's Iowa office in Des Moines. No details about the alleged threats were provided. Reporters were informed Monday that there will be "increased security requirements" for covering Gore. In addition to the routine information about a reporter's birth date and place of birth, the campaign is asking reporters to list race and gender when applying for credentials. The heightened security has political consequences. Gore has campaigned extensively in Iowa, trying to get close to potential precinct caucus participants as he works to appear more informal. His staff would like to shed as much of the "security bubble" as possible to accomplish that, but they say they must defer to his security agents. As a result, Gore and his campaign could look regal and less people-oriented as it moves around Iowa in large motorcades. Aides say they have little choice in the matter. Most Gore campaign events are by invitation only or require someone to call ahead to register. Gore's rival, former New Jersey Sen. Bill Bradley, campaigns more informally and without security. |
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