Mondale Hoping Debate Will Close Gap with Reagan by DONALD M
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I think he dispelled an image "The only memorable moments somewhat that he has gained of a A3 were Mondale's," said John Rellly, whiner, because I do think he waa Reaction a senior political adviser to the very articulate. But I don't think in Democratic nominee. "I think we any way that he can close the very in slate, won bigger than expected." wide gap ..." Vice President George Bush told A7 reporters in Washington that Reagan's campaign chairman, "President Reagan came out way Nevada Sen. Paul Laxalt, said the ahead." Democratic challenger did well, "but I think the president did But another Republican, Rep. better " John McCain of Arlsona, said Re- MEETING HALFWAY - President Reagan and dale shake hands prior to the start of last night's agan could have done better. See Moedale, page A! Democratic presidential candidate Walter F. Mon- debate in Louisville. Ky. "I think the President's weakness was that he appeared hesitant with some of his tacts, as he has in the past," McCain said. "I•thought he Both sides happy held his own pretty well, but I would Yaccarino due in court have liked the President to do WASHINGTON (AP) - Walter F. didates' running mates — who will better." Mondale'a supporters among the debate each other Thursday night in The judge's attorneys have Reagan did not say how he felt he nation's professional politicians re- Philadelphia - took predictably Court Judge Thomas Yaccartno Is to argued that his Judicial career, had done in the debate. Of his joiced last night after his per- opposite views. present his case to the state Su- whkh began m 1M, should not end opponent, the president said, "He formance against President Reagan Vice President George Bush, preme Court this week, three on misconduct charges but because kept on saying he didn't know what In a nationally broadcast debate standing on the front porch of his monthi after a special three-Judge of his -mental or physical disabili- we were going to do (for the next saying the Democratic presidential official residence In Washington, panel recommended that the Mon- ty." They have also contested the four years). We're going to keep on nominee has revitalised his lagging told reporters, "It might not come mouth County Juriat be removed panel's findings. doing what we've been doing the campaign. as a surprise to you when I toll you (ram the bench (or "a pattern of The state Supreme Court Is not past four years." "It waa fantastic. Fritz (Mon- I think President Reagan came out misconduct." expected to rule for several months. At a post-debate party, Mondale dale) clobbered him," said Rep way ahead. Michael Barnes, D-Md. "We've got Yaccarlno does not want to return If the justices decide against Yac- told supporters, "You know what? "I think Mr. Mondale'a attacking, a new great communicator." to the bench because of medical carino, It would be the first removal We're going to win this election." in my view, Just simply pointed up Reagan partisans likewise de- problems but is seeking to clear his of a Juriat on unethical conduct Rep. Geraldine Ferraro, the the differences between them," clared victory, but were more name In the unusual hafi-day session charges without a criminal convic- Democratic vice presidential nomi- Bush added. scheduled for tomorrow before the tion. nee, was as partisan as her counter- restrained. state's highest court, his attorneys When Yaccarino was relieved of part, Bush, saying, "Tonight's de- "We were very pleased with what In New York, Geraldine Ferraro his seat on the bench in February, bate Is going to make a difference we saw," said James A. Baker III, aald Mondale showed the public "exactly what our vision of the The judge, suspended with pay In the high court charged that he In those polls " White House chief of staff "I think future Is. February when the allegations were masterminded a plot to destroy Both campaigns will anxiously the president ... sharpened the filed against him, also Is seeking a evidence that could have been used await opinion polls that reflect the differences between the candidates "And you saw the president medical disability pension. One of against him. judgment of the experts who mat- on the Issues." debating the past and debating his his attorneys, Michael Schottland, ter, the 100 million or so Americans The two contenders appeared record which, as you know, he had At the same time, he waa accused relaxed after the debate and ready a bit of problems defending," she has argued that the disciplinary in sic complaints filed by the court who watched the debate televised proceedings should be stayed until from the Kentucky Center for the to carry on the fight. ssld. of scheming to get a potential "They talk about fairness," Re- Ferraro also got In some digs of the governor's office decides the witness to commit perjury, harass- Arts. pension issue. THOMAS YACCARINO The Democratic challenger des- agan said of Mondale. "At least they her own st Reagan saying, "The The three judges also ruled that ing defendants and lawyers who didn't discriminate They made president, In his closing remarks, The judge's lawyers have at- appeared before him, violating Ju- perately needed a big boost from the tributed much of the alleged miscon- Yaccarino had attempted to destroy debate to cut Into the big lead everybody miserable." left out a good number of people. taped evidence of the alleged deal- dicial ethics and abusing his office Of the debate with Mondale, When he asked are you any better duct to personality changes he in order to protect his daughter. Reagan has held in recent polls. experienced after undergoing major ings. With one month and one more Reagan said, "He kept on saying he off, he left out the poor, he left out He told reporters days later that didn't know what we were going to the disabled, he left out farmers, he heart surgery in 1(79. In other findings, the panel said he was "convinced we're going to debate left until Election Day, Schottland has called the situation Yaccarino had failed to disclose Mondale was running out of time to do (for the next four years.) We're left out people who are dependent win" when the charges were aired going to keep on doing what we've upon exports. He left out entire a "classic case of judicial burnout." interests in two liquor licenses and in court. close the gap as some polls showed But the special judicial panel made Improper comments during a him trailing Reagan In up to 48 of been doing the past four years." segments of our society." discounted that defense In rec- family law case. "Come to the trial," he said. the SO states Mondale, meanwhile, said, "You She predicted, "Tonight's debate ommending on July 5 that Yaccarlno The panel said Yaccarlno had "We're going to win it all." Mondale was flying to New York know what? We're going to win this is going to make a difference In should be removed. been for many years a "diligent, Yaccarino was appointed a Dis- today to march In the annual election." those polls." The panel ruled that the judge In industrious and efficient" judge but trict Court judge In 19M after Columbus Day parade with Ms Baker conceded Mondale "did a Bush, though, said Mondale "over 1981 used his Judicial post to seek to concluded there had been a "pattern serving as an assistant Monmouth running mate. good job." But Baker added, "I feel and over again misrepresented the buy a Sea Girt house st an "un- of misconduct over a period of time County prosecutor since 19C2. He Reagan planned to appear at a the president has a significant president's position — which the reasonably low price" from a liti- demonstrating ... unfitness for Ju- was named a Monmouth County rally in Charlotte, N.C., and then advantage on the Issues. That's why president corrected - on Social gant In a case over which he was dicial office and warranting his Court judge in 1972, and a Superior participate in the unveiling of a he's as far ahead as he Is." Security. But that's typical of the presiding. Court Judge the next year. statue of Christopher Columbus in Meanwhile, the presidential can- See Both, page AS 'Columbus9 lands again BY TED LOUD boardwalk here to watch the col- To the accompaniment of wooden orful ceremony, unique to this drums, the sailors were Invited to a ' ASBURY PARK - Most of the seaside community.