President Bill Clinton links greenhouse gases to Florida wildfires that have forced more than 100,000 people from their homes: “We’re going to have more things like this happen,” he predicts. Vice President Al Gore also visits scene: “These fires offer a glimpse of what global warming may mean to families across America.” . . . Nick Wiley of Florida Game and Freshwater Fish Commission tells Washington Post. “Native species have adapted to fire. It’s a natural component to their ecosystem—not only natural, but needed.” . . . Bob Dole on Gore: “I’m afraid if Al gave a fireside chat, the fire would go out.” (Dole has been selected to award prize in Purina Dog Chow Search for the Great American Dog.)
Growing numbers of Democrats endorse Texas Gov. George W. Bush (R.) for re-election. Latest is former Houston Mayor Bob Lanier. . . . Texas Land Commissioner Garry Mauro (D.), running in uphill battle against Bush, promises at state convention to “knock on one million doors by Labor Day.” According to Dallas Morning News, that would requires knocking on more than 16,000 doors per day. . . . Sen. John Ashcroft (R., Mo.) in National Public Radio interview: “I think the [GOP] could lose the House of Representatives this year if we don’t deliver tax relief.” . . . Geraldine Ferraro, seeking Democratic nomination to run against Sen. Alfonse D’Amato (R., N.Y.), remains favorite but is faltering. Campaign manager David Eichenbaum quits. . . . Results are in from Washingtonian’s annual bipartisan poll of Capitol Hill staff. Senate Workhorse: Paul Coverdell (R., Ga.). Senate Showhorse: Robert Torricelli (D., N.J.). House Freshman All-Star: Anne Northup (R., Ky.). House Freshman Flop: Loretta Sanchez (D., Calif.).
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