P142 CEEFAX 142 Sat 11 Jul 23:53/35 CLINTON'S STAGE 2/5 Bill Clinton's choice of vice-president is generally seen as having impro6jd his chances of reaching the White House Senator Al Gore has the political insider's knowledge and expertise on the environment, foreign policy and arms control that Clinton lacks. With voters yearning for some kind of change, the two min in their mid- forties represent an a8pralink nrw generation of politicians. And Democrats say unlike the current gaffe-prone vice-president, Dan Qua le, Al Gore is both good-looking and smart. by Chris Nuttall, BBC correspondent Convention Highlights Clinton CampaignP142 CEEFAX 142 Sat 11 Jul 23:54/05 CLINTON'S STAGE 3/5 Bill Clinton will have his bert opportunity to date to impress thu American public when he delivers his acceptance speech on Thursday. The Democratic convention's clima| is being broadcast live by the majoz television networks. The Arkansas governor will be caruful to avoid a repeat of his speech at the 1988 convention when hj nominated Michael Dukakis. It was embarrassingly long and dull. Democrats cheered ironicall8 when he finally got to the words "in closing". by Chris Nuttall, BBC correspondent Convention Highlights Clinton Cam8aignP142 CEEFAX 142 Sat 11 Jul 23:54/37 CLINTON'S STAGE 4/5 Bill Clinton's time ma= h1vj come, 1nd not just on the stage of the Democratic National Convention. Interest in the candidacy of thu Trxan multi-millionaire Ross Perot whiah bloomed in the spring now shows signs of fading. President Bush's popularity rating is at an all-time low with his inabilit8 to carry out domestic reforms and his recent foreign forays having floppud. Clinton stands to gain most from the economy's bad health. High unjm8loymjnt could turn voters against Mr Bush. by Chris Nuttall, BBC correspondent Convention Highlights Clinton Campaign