Governor bush was widely considered the frontrunner in the 2000 gop race, but senator mccain won a victory in New Hampshire just two weeks prior to this debate. H won and went on to secure the republican nomination. Bush defeated al gore in one of the most highly contested races in u. S. History. This 90 minute event is courtesy of cnn. Tonight, a crucial debate for the three remaining republican president ial candidates. Joining me in South Carolina, site of saturdays gop primary, senator john mccain of arizona. Former Reagan Administration official, ambassador alan keyes. And Texas Governor george w. Bush. Theyre next on a special edition of larry king live election 2000. This is the South Carolina republican debate. Larry king good evening. A couple of notes before we start. Were at seawells Banquet Center here in columbia, South Carolina, the capital of this state. This event tonight is sponsored by bipec. Thats the South Carolina business and industry political education committee
Contested race, later. This is courtesy of cnn. Larry king tonight, a crucial debate for the three remaining republican president ial candidates. Joining me in South Carolina, site of saturdays gop primary, senator john mccain of arizona. Former Reagan Administration official, ambassador alan keyes. And Texas Governor george w. Bush. Theyre next on a special edition of larry king live election 2000. This is the South Carolina republican debate. Good evening. A couple of notes before we start. Were at seawells Banquet Center here in columbia, South Carolina, the capital of this state. This event tonight is sponsored by bipec. Thats the South Carolina business and industry political education committee. This is the second such event theyve held. They held one four years ago. We are live, as you can tell. There is an audience here of people enjoying it. We have asked them to remain attentive so that you can listen to everything our guests say. A couple of other notes, this is going to be