:06:01
...a sweeping condemnation
of White House policies.
:06:04
The same poll gave evidence
of a ground swell of support
:06:08
for Governor George McRyan
in his bid for nomination.
:06:11
If an election were held today, Governor
McRyan would win hands down,
:06:16
drawing a remarkable 62 per cent
of the vote to the president's 23.
:06:21
The president's campaign manager,
Jack Manners, told reporters. :
:06:24
The president's had to make
some tough decisions.
:06:28
But when these policies are carried out
:06:31
and the economic climate improves,
as we confidently expect it will,
:06:36
the people will rally to support
the president in the upcoming primaries.
:06:41
:06:42
A lot can happen between now and then.
:06:45
Congress waits anxiously for Governor
McRyan to declare his candidacy.
:06:50
They may not have long to wait. The
governor is now at the Bellevue Stratford
:06:54
where he will soon address the kickoff
dinner of the Liberty Day celebration.
:06:59
Some people think he will use the
occasion to throw his hat into the ring.
:07:03
Joan, any word
from the Bellevue Stratford yet?
:07:06
Not yet, Bill, but as soon as there is,
we will be going there live.
:07:09
Liberty Day is one of the most eagerly
awaited of all Philadelphia celebrations.
:07:14
But this year it's going to be extra special.
:07:17
It is 1 00 years since the Liberty Bell
was last rung. To honour this centennial,
:07:23
...a parade on Saturday
:07:25
will end up at Penn's Landing
with a spectacular display of fireworks.
:07:31
In addition, a full-size replica
of the Liberty Bell has been made
:07:34
from pennies donated by schoolchildren
from every state in the Union.
:07:39
And they'll be ringing it
after the fireworks at Penn's Landing.
:07:42
That's right.
:07:44
Hold it. We've got the Bellevue Stratford.
:07:47
Let's go live to our political
correspondent, Frank Donahue,
:07:51
at the Liberty Ball
at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel.
:07:54
Frank, you look fabulous.
Have you spoken with the governor yet?
:07:58
Yes, Joan, briefly. He just arrived.