- POST-SPEECH ANALYSIS Former speechwriter and New York Times columnist William Safire is joined by the NewsHour's panel of historians to reflect upon the strengths and weaknesses of Bob Dole's acceptance speech. MR. CONCILIATOR Three senior Republicans talk about Dole's ability as a consensus builder. SETTING A COURSE Paul Solman does a walking tour of Bob Dole's plans for the American economy.www.pbs.org/newshour/convention96/republican_index.html