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- <text id=90TT0674>
- <title>
- Mar. 19, 1990: A Jolt for Richards
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- <history>
- TIME--The Weekly Newsmagazine--1990
- Mar. 19, 1990 The Right To Die
- </history>
- <article>
- <source>Time Magazine</source>
- <hdr>
- NATION, Page 19
- A Jolt for Richards
- </hdr>
- <body>
- <p> Despite a well-publicized bout with alcoholism ten years
- ago, Texas State Treasurer Ann Richards had become a rising
- star among Democrats. Until several days ago, she was a front
- runner in this week's Democratic primary. Then Richards'
- campaign was jolted by her refusal to answer questions on
- whether she has ever used illegal drugs. Replying, she
- contended, could discourage other addicts from seeking help. Her
- Democratic opponents, former Governor Mark White and Attorney
- General Jim Mattox, were quick to attack Richards for her
- evasiveness. If she becomes the nominee, she can expect a far
- tougher going-over from the Republicans.
- </p>
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- </body>
- </article>
- </text>
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