When it comes to public education in this country, you get what you pay for, or so it seems. The time has come to end the disparity in public schools. For all those who called in demanding another photo of Madonna, we're thrilled to be able to bring you this week's cover story. *P0T" Who is Ricky Guzman and what has he been doing in Crisler Arena? Meet the latest addition to the Michigan men's basketball team. Today Cloudy and cold; High 42, Low 30 Tomorrow More of same; High 44, Low 33 . . . . . . . .. . ........... ............ I It Wian "itl1 One hundred two years of editorial freedom Vol. CIII, No. 28 Ann Arbor, Michigan -Thursday, November 5,1992 ©1992 The Michigan Daily I I I 0 Election 1992's big issue? The economy by Lauren Dermer Daily Government Reporter On campus and across the nation, exit polls confinned the faltering DAILY NEWS ANALYSIS economy defeated George Bush in Tuesday's election. This issue - the dominant theme of the presidential campaigns and debates - was reflected by Clinton's victory in the heavily Republican state of New Hampshire, where the recession has drastically increased unemployment numbers. "It was the issue," said political science Prof. Steven Rosenstone. He said the focus on the economy was largely due to Clinton's re- lentless pursuit of economic issues and Perot's emphasis on the federal deficit. "Clinton's themes were the ones the voters were focusing on," Rosenstone said. The situation was no different on campus. In an exit poll of 994 ran- dom U-M students conducted by the Daily, the issue cited most often as the one having the biggest affect on their presidential decision was the economy. However, student views on the second and third most important is- sues were not in accordance with the nationwide statistics. The Daily exit polls showed the second most influential issue was abortion, and the third was educa- tion. National exit poll data showed the deficit second and health insur- ance third. Bush's pet themes - family val- ues and foreign policy - were low on the national list. With the plight of the economy on the public's mind, many are hopeful that the policy gridlock in Congress will be broken by the first non-divided government in 12 years. Political science Prof. John Kingdon said a Democratic presi- dent could mean significant ad- vancements in Congress. "It creates a potential for big See ECONOMY, Page 2 Residents of Little Rock, Ark. woke up yesterday morning to this updated billboard declaring the presidential victory of Bill Clinton. Dems win majority on regent board by Jennifer Silverberg Daily Administration Reporter Two Democrats were elected to the U-M Board of Regents Tuesday, shifting power 6-2 to the Democratic Party. Rebecca McGowan (D-Ann Arbor) and Larry Deitch (D- Bloomfield Hills) will replace in- cumbents Neal Nielsen (R-Brighton) and Veronica Latta Smith (R- Grosselle). The Democrats defeated Nielsen and candidate Nancy Laro (R-Ann Arbor). Smith did not run for re- election. "I think Gov. Clinton's decisive victory in Michigan was very helpful to both Larry and me, and the Democratic party put up two good candidates," said McGowan, hy- pothesizing about the cause for the Democratic victory. Deitch agreed. "I think there were significant coattails from Bill Clinton but be- yond that I'd like to think that peo- ple judged us to be the superior can- didates," Deitch said. With 97 percent of the vote counted, McGowan had 28 percent, Deitch had 24 percent, Laro had 23 percent and Nielsen had 21 percent. McGowan and Deitch's official terms will begin Jan. 1, but both said they might informally attend the November and December regent meetings. Richard Kennedy, vice president for government relations, said all U- M officers and their staffs will also meet with the new regents to orient them to the university. "You can't get acquainted in three or four days - it takes a lot more time than that. This is an enormous place," Kennedy said. "But we hope we can get it done be- tween now and the time they have their first meeting in January." McGowan said she believes she and Deitch will work well together. "We think alike and we'll be a good team," McGowan said. "We both have a real interest in not only maintaining the excellence of this institution but trying to enhance it and guarantee it for the future." Laro said she was disappointed that both Republicans lost the regent race. "I think some of it has to do with the top of the ticket. People wanted a Local for Ele change I guess," Laro said. "I guess it wouldn't be coincidental that we all lost, and Bush's poor showing probably had something to do with it." "We never really know exactly why the electorate votes the way it does but I think you got two good people who will work hard for the university," Laro added. Nielsen could not be reached for comment. Many regents said the board's shift in party balance will not cause any significant changes. "It changes the composition in that it reduces the Republican pres- ence from four to two, but both are competent and well-meaning indi- viduals and I anticipate it will be a See REGENTS, Page 2 Michigan votes for term limits, incumbents DETROIT (AP) - Change, change and no change. That's the message a record number of state voters sent to politicians as Bill Clin- ton become the first Democrat to carry Michigan since 1968. But the president-elect's coattails apparently didn't stretch to the Statehouse, which may have its first Republican majority in 24 years. And while voters underscored their support of Clinton's promise for change by embracing a proposal to limit the number of terms politi- cians can serve, the theory didn't hold true in Congress. No Michigan incumbents were ousted there Tuesday. With 99 percent of the state's precincts reporting, Clinton walked away with a 44 percent lead - or 1,867,065 votes - in Michigan. President Bush won 36 percent, or 1,558,694 votes. Independent Ross Perot gained 19 percent, or 821,738 votes. But Bush supporter Gov. John Engler still had his way in Michigan in one important respect. In the Statehouse, Speaker Lewis Dodak was toppled and a 10-seat Demo- cratic majority appeared to evaporate. Republicans already control the state Senate by a slim 20-18 major- ity. Republicans appeared to have won 56 of the 110 House seats, giv- ing the GOP a two-vote majority and Engler a lock on the Legislature. Democrats refused to concede GOP control of the chamber until re- counts could be held in races with razor-thin margins. In the Statehouse races, with all precincts reporting: Dodak, an eight-term veteran from Birch Run, conceded defeat to Republican challenger Michael Goschika, although the 128-vote margin made the race too close to call. Republican John Chmura ap- parently defeated first-term Rep. Dennis Olshove (D-Warren) by 54 votes. GOP challenger Sandra Hill led Rep. Nate Jonker (D-Clio) 19,860 to 19,819. Incumbent Republican Beverly Bodem of Alpena led former Dodak aide G.T. Long, 21,010 to 20,996. Republican Michelle Mc- Manus had 21,782 votes to 21,521 for another newcomer, Democrat Geraldine Greene. With one precinct still uncounted, Republican Deborah Whyman had 17,072 votes to 16,789 for Demo- cratic Rep. Jim Kosteva of Canton. Of the four proposals on the statewide ballot, only term limita- tions survived. With 99 percent of the vote in, Proposal B was ahead, 59 percent to 41 percent, or 2.3 mil- lion to 1.6 million. Voters defeated two property tax proposals and a plan to revamp auto insurance. All 11 U.S. House incumbents were re-elected. Five open seats were filled with lawmakers and business executives. Only one district changed parti- san hands. It was won by Democrat Voter turnout in county reaches 66 percent, up 5 percent from '88 by Nate Hurley Daily Staff Reporter VinfVrce rnronce nr mhor offomnlo gL'J V I :7 Voter turnout in Washtenaw County jumped significantly in Tuesday's election, with 66 percent of all registered voters going to the polls. About 61 percent voted in 1984 and 1988, and 60 percent voted in 1980. County clerks spent more than 10 hours sifting through the 137,923 ballots cast. "It took most of the night to count the ballots - we finished around 6:30 (a.m.)," said Rosemary Elfring, a county elections clerk. The county reflected statewide turnout of 66 percent - the highest in Michigan history. r ~Ju-lli Jv'Ulm l V.4au 14ItI<uvi f Jllt144-I legislators in House, by Ken Dancyger Nineteen women earned seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and four gained seats in the Senate Tuesday, fulfilling many voters' hopes to increase the number of fe- male legislators in "The Year of the Woman." The election brings the total number of women in the House to 48, and triples the number of women in the Senate from two to six. "A woman brings a different point of view to government," said Peggy Haines, who was re-elected as Senate govern," said Barbara deputy director of the Campaign Fund. Hanson, Women's Listed below are the results of the state and local proposa voted on in Tuesday's elections: State Proposals A (Property tax limit) Defea B (Term limits) Pas: C (Cut & cap) Defea D (Auto insurance reform) Defea Washtenaw County Proposals SAFE House Pas; Washtenaw Community College millage Defea Washtenaw Community College bonding Defea Ann Arbor Proposal Voter Initiative for November Elections Pas: Listed below are the local winners in Tuesday's elections: U.S. House of Representatives 13th District William Ford (D) State House 52nd District 53rd District Mary Schroer (D) Lynn Rivers (D) Is ted sed ted ted sed ted ted sed The number of women in the Senate is expected to bring an in- creased awareness in government of women's issues, such as the domes- tic budget, child care and family leave. However, Anne Herrmann, act- ing director of the U-M's women's studies program, said just because the senators are women does not mean they will act upon women's issues.