41.  Without the presumption of racism in the way, many blacks could compare their views to Republican positions and values.

42.  Yet the Republican position regarding such tactics is far from monolithic.

43.  Without referring directly to the policies, Clinton was obviously referring to Republican positions that would tighten immigration and discourage the official use of Spanish.

44.  Aides have considered for days having the vice president join Clinton in denouncing the Republican position.

45.  But he also challenged Republican positions on Social Security, taxes and health care.

46.  He detailed the Republican positions on Medicare, Social Security and taxes, with specifics on how they would affect voters in that age group.

47.  However, Republican candidate George W. Bush has indicated support for the traditional Republican position that labor and environmental issues should be kept separate from trade deals.

48.  In his remarks, Gephardt criticized Republican positions on Social Security, taxes and health care.

49.  Republican candidate George W. Bush has indicated support for the traditional Republican position that labor and environmental issues should be kept separate from trade.