Southern Crossovers Hurt Bork In Senate
Southern Democrats defected from backing Judge Robert Bork in his Senate confirmation fight. The move, driven by black voters and liberal groups, risks deepening racial party divisions and may affect next year’s elections and future Supreme Court confirmations.
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Ernest F. Hollings
Georgia
Sam Nunn
Congress
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Supreme Court
Enduring Permanent Campaign Undercuts Real Political Value
The piece argues that endless national presidential campaigns impose cost and distortion, privileging experts and image over record and policy. It criticizes the permanent campaign for shaping candidates as artificial constructs and elevating trivia over substance, urging a shorter, focus more on real values and issues.
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Sidney Blumenthal
Gary Hart
Delaware
Joseph Biden
Michael Dukakis
Biden
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Dukakis
Rainbow Coalition kickoff highlights racial unity in Iowa
In Greenfield Iowa Jesse Jackson declares the Rainbow Coalition as full and joyful. He cites farmers workers and minorities united against economic injustice while noting Iowa's caucus tests electability and support.
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Rainbow Coalition
Bill Smith
Missouri
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Chillicothe
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Winterset
Detroit
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Deanna
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Private pasts and public curiosity about Robertson
The columnist argues a 1950s premarital affair involving Pat Robertson is none of the public’s business. He notes the Wall Street Journal disclosed the detail but questions its relevance to Robertson’s character or fitness for public life. He contrasts this with Gary Hart and laments modern society’s tolerance of private indiscretions. Tribune Media Service
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