Block · one region of the page, as the scanner read it. It may hold a whole story, part of one, several, or an advertisement; stitching blocks into articles is the next step. Text is supplied OCR.
Page 4 · column 3 of 6 · from the scan, no model involved
By BOB WEINBERG
Having recently returned from the 1996 Democratic Convention in Chicago, I feel that my Congressional campaign is going better than ever.
I had a marvelous time in Chicago, not only because the party had so clearly united behind our platform and our President, but because it was a golden opportunity to work on ways to empower the state of Virginia.
1 was delighted to spend so much time with the Virginia delegation. It was as if an incomparable think-tank had formed on behalf of our state. We met every morning to hear active Virginians, such as Hazel O'Leary, and notable Democrate such as Don Fowler, speak to our assembly and cheer us on. We would also brainstorm at these breakfast meetings„discussing pertinent issues that will affect Virginia's future.
One of the most moving parts of the convention, for me, was watching Hazel O'Leary hold up an aerial picture of a huge line of South Africans waiting to cast their first vote, some of whom had lived, disenfranchised, in South Africa for decades.
The essence of what the Democratic Party is all about was encompassed in that photo, and during moments like that, I understood why the Democrats presented such a united front this year. Even if we disagree on some issues, we know what’s- important: that our Constitution be a living document and that our country’s demands of equal opportunity be met at all times.
Of course, one group of people who did not believe in equality were the ladies and gentlemen from the
93.9%