Will fight over caucus dates haunt Demo leaders
Iowa Democrats faced a split after Judge O Brien refused to force Feb 27 caucus changes to align with the DNC. Central committee factions, led by David Nagle, contemplate leadership challenges as caucus dates set for Feb 20 drive county and state committee roles amid ongoing intra party tensions. The piece notes forums across Ames and Des Moines with many candidates, except Jesse Jackson, and highlights Iowa’s centennial capitol festivities and an aside about a Treasurer’s napkin mix up.
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USPOODBI survey on Iowa tax funding for a World Agricultural Trade Center
Readers are invited to vote in the first annual USPOODBI unofficial poll on whether Iowa should invest tax money in a World Agricultural Trade Center in Des Moines. Send postcards to Political Notes, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, by addressing Box 511, 52406.
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McGovern Profile Reconsiders 1984 Presidential Run
Gazette political reporter Ken Sullivan outlines George McGovern's late entry to the 1984 Democratic race, his Iowa hopes for a top three finish, and his platform emphasizing immediate end to U.S. military actions in Central America. The piece notes his long career, past losses, and insistence that liberals seek renewed passion in the campaign.
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McGovern to speak at Luther College in Decorah
George McGovern, Democratic presidential candidate, will speak at 7 p.m. today in Luther College Center for Faith and Life. A reception follows. McGovern, 1972 nominee, represented South Dakota in the House for two terms and served 18 years in the Senate after election in 1962. He was first director of the Food for Peace program.
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