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Iowa delegates ready to go at Democratic National Convention
Iowa's 61 delegates and 17 alternates arrived in Atlanta to participate as the Democratic National Convention opens. Residents say the event pumps up campaign energy and prepares the party for the fall race against George Bush, with Dukakis expected to secure the nomination and Jackson delegates voicing ongoing input.
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Ken Sullivan
Atlanta
Iowa
Massachusetts
Michael Dukakis
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Jesse Jackson
Dukakis
Bentsen
Lionel Foster
Mason City
Balcom
Foster
Phil Davitt
Indianola
George Bush
Davitt
House of Representatives
Deborah Turner
Iowa City
Jackson
Tower Place