Jackson and Dukakis seek unity before Democratic convention
Reverend Jesse Jackson arrives in Atlanta delivering a forceful call for shared responsibility as Michael Dukakis works on Massachusetts budget matters. Jackson and Dukakis aides discuss unity while delegates arrive for the four day event ahead of the roll call.
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Iowa Delegation Plans 49 Dukakis Delegates at Convention
Bonnie Campbell chairs the Iowa Democratic delegation with honorary co chairs including Tom Harkin David Nagle and Neal Smith. The group may total up to 175 people with 61 delegates 17 alternates six committee members two pages spouses and 40 media members. Dukakis likely receives 49 Iowa votes to Jackson's 12 amid a possible platform dispute and Jacksons ongoing bid for influence as he campaigns to Atlanta with the Rainbow Express. Atlanta officials project a $60 million economic impact for the convention with direct spending of about $28 million and a turnover multiplier of 2.09.
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Bentsen puts Houston conservatives on spot over who to support
In Houston the choice between George Bush and Lloyd Bentsen for the fall election stirs local conservatives. Heart surgeon Cooley says both men show leadership, while Houston's political map shifts as supporters weigh ties, wives and personal connections.
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Dukakis Nomination Stage Snafu at Omni Coliseum
Reporters clash with networks as a towering three tier stage nicknamed the Thing That Ate the Hall consumes seats and space for TV crews. The 85 foot rear rise and 120 by 100 foot footprint forced removal of about 7 200 seats leaving under 10 000 for delegates and guests. After tense talks the DNC moved staff to fifth row and networks stopped referring to the DNC as the Evil Propaganda Ministry.
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Press corridors renamed after Democrats in World Congress Center
The Democratic National Committee labeled Media Village hallways at the World Congress Center with names like Jimmy Carter Avenue and John F Kennedy Boulevard to guide a 12,500 person press corps. Late one night staff added Lattimore Lane after Neel Lattimore to a dead end, joking he is the lowest man on the totem pole.
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