Answer: kemp

AnswerCrossword Clue
KEMPEx-Congressman Jack
KEMPHUD chief for Bush
KEMPBig name in G.O.P. circles
KEMPRepublican V.I.P. Jack
KEMPShawn of the Sonics
KEMP1996 veep hopeful
KEMPDole's running mate, 1996
KEMPGridder-turned-politician Jack
KEMPPro footballer turned congressman
KEMPShawn of the N.B.A.
KEMPDole's running mate of 1996
KEMPJack who ran for vice president in 1996
KEMPGridder-turned-pol
KEMPHe ran with Dole
KEMPA Presidential candidate
KEMPPresidential hopeful Jack
KEMPShawn or Jack
KEMPQuarterback-turned-politician Jack
KEMPGridder-turned-politico
KEMPRunning mate in the 1996 presidential election
kempto contest, fight, or strive, esp. to strive in a reaping contest
kempto strive to win
kempcontest, as between two athletes or two groups of workers, esp. a reaping contest between farmworkers
kempa coarse fiber especially of wool that is usually short, wavy, and white, has little affinity for dye, and is used in mixed wools
kempmale given name
kempa. strong, brave warrior b. athlete, esp. a champion c. professional fighter d. impetuous or roguish young man
kempshort, coarse, brittle fiber, used chiefly in the manufacture of carpets
KEMPFormer congressman and football player Jack
KEMPDole's 1996 running mate
KEMPShawn of the NBA
KEMPHUD secretary under Bush Sr.
KEMP1996 Gore debater
KEMPDole running mate
KEMPMcCain : Palin :: Dole : ..
KEMP1996 running mate
KEMPJack, once of HUD
KEMPName on the 1996 ticket
KEMPQuarterback turned politician
KEMPFormer HUD head Jack
KEMPQuarterback-turned-politico