Minister witnesses country at its best at convention
Phil Hougen, a Dukakis supporter, said Rev Jesse Jackson’s Tuesday night speech at the Democratic National Convention was a religious experience and showed what America can be when people are brought together. He noted Jackson’s remarks as powerful and nonpartisan in tone.
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Youngest Iowa delegate vows not to pursue politics as a career
Jeff Thurlow, 18, from Dubuque, was elected an alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta after graduating Hempstead High School. He notes the seating and viewing limitations for alternates, describes the hectic schedule, and says he plans college study at Wartburg College while staying active as a volunteer rather than pursuing politics as a career.
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Vendors protest at Democratic convention in Atlanta
Vendors who paid up to 1500 for booths at the Democratic National Convention complained their spaces were buried in the World Congress Center. They demanded better locations and refunds and within hours were told they could move to more accessible spots and receive half their payment back.
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