Kemp Volunteers To Bring Dole To Meet With NEA Leaders

By Mark Pitsch

Republican vice presidential nominee Jack F. Kemp said last week that he and GOP presidential nominee Bob Dole would gladly meet with the nation's largest teachers' union.

According to The Washington Post , Mr. Kemp was winding down a speech at Dublin Coffman High School near Columbus, Ohio, when he was asked why he and Mr. Dole have not talked with leaders of the National Education Association.

Mr. Dole has angered teachers by blaming unions for contributing to the poor state of many schools. His main education initiative, a voucher proposal, is opposed by the NEA...