Welcome to the Spring edition of the BAMPAC Bulletin! We are proud to bring you this issue in color! What do you make of the unfolding Presidential Sweepstakes contest? Undoubtedly, the Presidential contest is taking twists and turns that even the best pundits could not accurately predict. This is great as it has energized voters much earlier in the process. Also, this has rightfully put the spotlight on issues in lieu of personalities. In addition to the Presidential race, the congressional and senatorial tug-of-war is providing its own high stakes encased in political drama. You'll learn more of this in our continued focus and update on Election 2000 in this issue.

What's new in this issue? We continue our analysis of the upcoming election season and present the second installment in the series chronicling memorable events in American History. Other highlights include: photos from our DC fundraisers for Candidates Jennifer Carroll and Dylan Glenn, BAMPAC Spotlight on Lt. Governor Joe Rogers’ recent profile in Ebony Magazine, an issue forum on the "state" of South Carolina, and other engaging aspects.

I am proud to report that we've completely redesigned our website (www.bampac.org) to provide a more thorough and interactive experience for our visitors. We now offer the following: legislative updates, up to the minute election information, candidate profiles, online voter registration, current BAMPAC press releases and related news. Other sections of the site explain the functions of a political action committee. We have also updated existing information such as our landmark 1999 National Opinion Poll, the issues section and our 1998 Annual Report in addition to continuing the BAMPAC marketplace shopping network. In the near future we will post BAMPAC’s 1999 Annual Report on the site. Please visit the site today and stay awhile.

As we head towards the summer, the nation's political environment will continue to sizzle. During the next five months let us not forget that our tradition of a peaceful transfer of power is never to be underestimated or taken for granted. It may seem that nothing ever gets accomplished in Washington, D.C., but the hard reality is the way our nation's business is conducted is perhaps as "good as it gets.” As the events unfold, we will continue to bring you the latest in political developments and our official positions on these pivotal events.

We were most pleased to hear from so many of you on your appreciation of our Winter Issue. If you would prefer to receive The Bulletin via email, contact us at bampac@bampac.org. As always, please do not hesitate to call, email or write your concerns as well as advice.

Enjoy The Bulletin!

Alvin Williams
Editor