Evangelical influence on Iowa caucus turnout eyed by church leaders
Des Moines churches prepare members for the February 8 caucuses as evangelicals seek to influence the vote. First Federated Church leaders say moral issues drive participation, while Robertson backers claim a broader base beyond evangelicals. Campaigns doubt turnout effects, with Robertson aiming for a top finish and Dole wary of his momentum.
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Jacksons Super Sunday fund drive draws Iowa crowd
In West Liberty Iowa Jesse Jackson urged parishioners to donate to his campaign during a church service. He spoke to a few hundred in St Josephs Catholic Church while an overflow crowd watched on monitors. He called for campaign pledges to caucus next Monday and criticized farm giant corporations.
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New York
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Robertson
Iowa
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West Liberty
Jesse Jackson
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
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Colonnese
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Dukakis staffer quits after 'stupid stunt'
Dukakis campaign apologized to rival Paul Simon after Bill Taylor, a staffer, volunteered at a Simon office in Cedar Rapids. Taylor quit after admitting the act, described as a cheap, stupid stunt. Simon aides condemned it but accepted the apology. Dukakis Iowa staff face pay cuts to stay within FEC limits, with some workers going to voluntary status.
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Paul Simon
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Simon
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Lorraine Voles
Pat Mitchell
Iowa
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Massachusetts
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Illinois
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FEC
Robertson Wild Card in GOP Race Says Iowa Leader
Iowa Republicans chair Michael Mahaffey notes Pat Robertson remains a wild card with growing interest. Iowa Democrats chair Bonnie Campbell says Gary Hart is not in the picture here as Dole and Simon win endorsements ahead of the February 8 caucuses.
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Gary Hart
Iowa
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Republican Party
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Democratic Party
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Bob Dole
Paul Simon
Des Moines Register
George Bush
Campbell
Composer Franz Schubert Born in Vienna 1797
On this date in 1797 the Austrian composer Franz Schubert was born in Vienna. This note marks the birthday of the renowned lyricist known for art songs and symphonic works.
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Austria
Man Threatens Vice President Bush In Cedar Rapids Hospital
A 40-year-old Cedar Rapids man, intoxicated and unnamed, went to St Luke's emergency room early Friday saying he would kill Vice President Bush. He was admitted to the psychiatric ward. Secret Service found no plot and no arrests were made.
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Bush
Iowa
St. Luke's Hospital
Jane Verteris
Washington
Babbitt attacks Democratic rivals at Dubuque dinner
Bruce Babbitt sharpened his challenge to Dukakis Gephardt and Simon accusing them of avoiding truth about cost and deficits. He labeled their positions as a cruel hoax while urging frank talk on taxes and cuts. Jesse Jackson missed the event due to flight trouble.
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