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■ President Clinton, on new White House Chief of Staff John Podesta: “With the singular exception of the Vice President, he is the most technologically proficient of our administration, guiding our technology policy on many fronts.” … Associated Press on Al Gore’s visit to Pittsburgh factory: “Gore smiled and admitted that he, too, has trouble turning on a computer, let alone using one.” . . . Barbra Streisand: “We must stop this attempted coup on our government.” . . . Geraldo Rivera challenges audience to find case of criminal prosecution for lying about sex, offering to pay $10,000. Attorney Marc Bogatin conducts five hours of research, uncovers five cases, and submits names. Rivera ignores it. Bogatin sues.

■ In April, Rep. Martin Frost (Tex.), head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, predicts “New Democratic Majority” after November 3 elections. In July, a DCCC release says, “We believe we are in striking distance to win back the House.” In August, a DCCC aide tells Christian Science Monitor, “We have about a 50-50 chance” of regaining control of the House. In September, Democratic National Committee chairman Roy Romer claims “Anything short of [losing 35 seats] would be a success” for the Democrats this year. In October, DNC political director Jill Alper tells New York Times “Losing less than 26 House seats and losing less than 6 Senate seats is a huge victory for this party.”

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■ President Clinton, on new White House Chief of Staff John Podesta: “With the singular exception of the Vice President, he is the most technologically proficient of our administration, guiding our technology policy on many fronts.” … Associated Press on Al Gore’s visit to Pittsburgh factory: “Gore smiled and admitted that he, too, has trouble turning on a computer, let alone using one.” . . . Barbra Streisand: “We must stop this attempted coup on our government.” . . . Geraldo Rivera challenges audience to find case of criminal prosecution for lying about sex, offering to pay $10,000. Attorney Marc Bogatin conducts five hours of research, uncovers five cases, and submits names. Rivera ignores it. Bogatin sues.

■ In April, Rep. Martin Frost (Tex.), head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, predicts “New Democratic Majority” after November 3 elections. In July, a DCCC release says, “We believe we are in striking distance to win back the House.” In August, a DCCC aide tells Christian Science Monitor, “We have about a 50-50 chance” of regaining control of the House. In September, Democratic National Committee chairman Roy Romer claims “Anything short of [losing 35 seats] would be a success” for the Democrats this year. In October, DNC political director Jill Alper tells New York Times “Losing less than 26 House seats and losing less than 6 Senate seats is a huge victory for this party.”