- Clinton Vs. Dole, Gore Vs. Kemp In Hartford, Conn., Oct. 6, President Bill Clinton held his ground against a barrage of wit and criticism from GOP challenger Bob Dole. On Oct. 9, Al Gore and Jack Kemp argued over tax policy, abortion and help for the inner cities in a respectful, 90-minute confrontation. And in the final debate on Oct. 16 in San Diego, Dole shifted tactics and repeatedly ...cgi.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/1996/debates