Iowans Make Marathon Trip for Chicago Democratic Nominations
Iowa alternates Justin Gross and Wally Horn arrived in Chicago after lengthy journeys. Gross flew from Frankfurt via Minneapolis to the Drake Hotel to attend as an alternate delegate, while Horn completed a 26 hour trip from Moscow and joined a Russian exchange delegation. Horn, a Iowa Senate majority leader, also serves on the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee board to influence campaign aid for Iowa races.
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Harkin Balances Campaigning With Convention Duties
Iowa Senator Tom Harkin, a delegate at the Chicago Democratic Convention, will campaign in Iowa while preparing for the roll call nominating Bill Clinton. He promotes education days, cites Medicare concerns, and contrasts education priorities with his opponent. He criticizes Newt Gingrich’s politics and defends a family oriented agenda.
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Gephardt Seeks House Win in Iowa Ahead of 1996 Roll
Dick Gephardt spoke to Iowa delegates at the Democratic National Convention stressing a single goal: win back the House in 1996. He blamed Republican policies for Medicare and student loan cuts and praised deficit reduction, noting momentum could aid a broader comeback including the Senate. Vice President Gore also joined convention events.
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