Players Conventional Wisdom Clinton arrow down Backs off ‘93 budget victory, welfare. Next: apology for tarmac haircut? Powell neutral Don’t spoil the CW’s fun, Alma. Do you really want him hanging around the house? Dole neutral If Powell runs I’m conservative. If not; I’m moderate. Whatever you want. Gingrich arrow down Seven percent favorables? Was better off in the ’70s as a Rockefeller Republican. Alexander arrow up If Powell’s out he’s in–as plausible Dole challenger. But burn the plaid. Wingnuts arrow down Right-wing GOPs blast Powell; CW yawns Less powerful than the anti-fur crowd?
