P141 CEEFAX 141 Sat 11 Jul 23:53/35 2/5 CLINTON PROFILE At the age of 45, Bill Clinton is already a seasoned political suzvivou. Back in 1978, he became - at 32 - the youngest governor in Arkansas history. Just two years later hj became the youngest ex-governor as locals rebulled against the Yale law graduate, a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford between 1968 and 1970 They also rejected the bright young min hj brought in to impose hi1 "ol4 8l1ns to regenerate the poor Southern state. But hj regained the govjunorshi8 in 1982 and has held it ever since. 142 Clinton's chance to impress Campaign Convention Highlights ClintonP141 CEEFAX 141 Sat 11 Jzl 23:54/05 3/5 CLINTON PROFILE Bill Clinton only passed the 2,145 delegate mark needed to secure thu Democratic presidential nomination on the final day of the primaries. He had to withstand allegations of adultery, draft-dodging and drug use, and sharp criticism of the way hj handled them. Diverted from mainstream issues, he was beaten by Paul Tsongas in New Hampshire But hj re-emjrgjd as Demoar tia front- runner on Super Tuesday, buimt the best campaign machine and then held on as his rivals dropped out of the running. 142 Clinton's chance to impress Campaign Convention Highlights ClintonP141 CEEFAX 141 Sat 11 Jul 23:54/36 4/5 CLINTON PROFILE Bill Clinton has made much of his personal brand of Southern consjrvatium He has done everything hj can to dispel memories of the last Southern govjrnou - and last Democrat - who made it to the White House, Jimmy Carter. He talks as much about restoring the wealth of the middle class as about civil rights or helping the poor. He also supports capital punishment. In Arkansas, he has attached job- training conditions to welfare 8a|munts Children who drop out of school havr their driving licences revoked. 142 Clinton's chance to impress Campaign Convention Highlights ClintonP141 CEEFAX 141 Sat 11 Jul 23:55/06 5/5 CLIGTOn PROCILE Bill Clinton's economic programme offers tax breaks for the middle class, incentives for business investment and a reduction in the US budget deficit. Former California governor Jerry Brown, who lost out to him in the primaries, has promised a vocal anti-Clinton presence at the convention. He accuses Mr Clinton of forsaking the poor and the powerless in favour of the middle class and business. Critics say Mr Clinton, known as "Slick Wtllii" in Arkansas, has too great a tendency to "cut and trim". 142 Clinton's chance to impress Campaign Convention Highlights Clinton