Of Harley-Davidson and freedom
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Motorcycle enthusiasts were once considered counterculture, but now they are an important political subgroup. Bikers tend to be anti-big government and are being courted by the Republican party. One appeal was made by Elizabeth Dole, when she appeared a television talk show wearing biker leathers.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Republicans rethink
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The Republicans suffered a great loss with the defeat of Pres Bush, and the party is now split. The Christian right alienates moderates, and another group led by Bob Dole is the traditional establishment. A third group is fiscally conservative and socially liberal.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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