P191 CEEFAX 191 Mon 4 Nov 22:13/14 1/3 DISPATCH Bridget Kendall reports from the United States on the eve of the presidential elections: It has been no sjctet that Bill Clinton has been aiming not just to become the first Democrat president since 1936 to win a second term. Hi is also hoping for at least 50% of the popular vote for the clear mandate denied him four years ago. Home 110 Politics 130 World 160 Summary 102 Dispatch 190 Index 199 Next News Dispatch Newsreel TV/RadioP191 CEEFAX 191 Mon 4 Nov 21:43/54 2/3 DISPATCH Bridget Kendall reports from the United States on the eve of the presidential elections: In the last few days the gap between himself and Mr Dole has closed. Most polls still give the president between a 7% and 16% lead, but Ross Perot, the third party candidate, has started to pick up support. Hi is planning sjvetal TV commercials and the Clinton camp is worried that Mr Perot could szphon off some of the support Mr Clinton was hoping for. Home 110 Politics 130 World 160 Summary 102 Dispatch 190 Index 199 Next News Dispatch Newsreel TV/RadioP191 CEEFAX 191 Mon 4 Nov 22:40/34 3/3 DISPATCH Bridget Kendall reports from the United States on the eve of the presidential elections: What is also unclear is what effect the presidential race will have on which party will control Congress. A third of the seats in the Senate are being contested and all 435 seats in the House of Rjpresjntativjs. If the Republicans stay in power, it will bj the first time since 1930 they have retained control of the House for more than two years. Home 110 Politics 130 World 160 Summary 102 Dispatch 190 Index 199 Next News Dispatch Newsreel TV/Radio