"For too long we have seen politics which wants to diminish the soul of America," Bush said at a campaign rally in Colorado, referring to the Clinton Administration.
Seeking to pick up McCain's mantle of education reformer, Bush said he agreed with McCain that the Washington government needs to be reformed.
"In order to reform Washington, D.C., it's important to get rid of Clinton-Gore," Bush said.
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With eight months to go before November's general election, Gore and Bush are in a dead heat for the presidency.
A MSNBC poll taken Wednesday showed Gore leading Bush 43 to 40 percent.
--Wire reports were used in the reporting of this story.