Iowa GOP stalwart McDonald to leave national post
John McDonald, longtime Iowa Republican figure and national committeeman since 1969, will step down after nearly 20 years. He recalls press scrutiny with George Bush and says his legacy is fairness. Steve Roberts of Des Moines will replace him on the RNC.
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Iowa police officer switches to GOP delegate role in New Orleans
Kevin Ross of Iowa City Police Department, the only black in Iowa's 74 delegate group, switched from Democratic to Republican in 1981 citing Carter as pivotal. He backs Bush Quayle, opposes Dukakis on crime, notes minorities may join GOP as Jackson exit shifts support toward Bush and Robertson supporters back the ticket.
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