Scorecard: Aug. 31, 1992
Every party has its moments. Here are the high points of the Democratic and Republican conventions:
BEST SPEECHES
D Barbara Jordan topped Kennedy and Cuomo.
R Barbara Bush's family reunion and "Gampy's" casual arrival at the end of it.
SPECIAL EFFECTS
D Clinton's "spontaneous" entrance into the darkened hall, anointed by a beam of light straight out of Close Encounters.
R The balloon blizzard at the finale and Bush's batting them around like a schoolboy.
FEATURED GUESTS
D Among the women on the podium at Madison Square Garden were several Republicans.
R The G.O.P. sported two beloved former Presidents and a gaggle of Olympic heroes.
SCENE STEALER
D Perot suddenly announced that he was dropping out.
R Perot suddenly announced that he might run after all.
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