Illinois Primary Looms for Jackson and Simon
In Illinois, Senator Paul Simon and Senator Jesse Jackson seek delegates and votes as Dukakis presses economic themes amid plant closures. Republican rivals Dole and Bush campaign with strong state operations while Gore Hart and others plan visits. Over 5.9 million voters are registered for Tuesday’s primary.
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Super Tuesday Dominates Democratic Presidential Race
Dukakis wins Texas and Florida with strong showings nationwide as Gephardt falters. Jackson touts Southern gains and a broadened appeal while Gore, Simon, and Hart trail in the delegate race for 1,307 pledged votes across 20 states. Strauss predicts gains for Dukakis or Gore.
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Super Tuesday Results Show Party Precinct Reporting Percentages
Results indicate ongoing tallying with the number in parentheses after each party name representing the share of precincts reporting. The article notes continuing updates from early to late results as unaffiliated voters and party totals shift throughout the night.
Bush near sweep in Super Tuesday GOP contest headline
Bush led in delegates as 712 were at stake on Super Tuesday with 698 total after earlier wins. Dole trailed with 165, Robertson 18, Kemp 39. Atwater predicted Bush would gain over 600 delegates. Dole aimed for a comeback in Illinois and elsewhere amid debate challenges. Robertson and Kemp faced decline as South and Super Tuesday results narrowed paths.
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Favorite son trend shapes Tuesday results in Iowa
Iowa leaders note a regional primary pattern with favored sons shaping outcomes. Bob Dole won Iowa, while Bush slid to third then rose in New Hampshire. Gore Dukakis Jackson Gephardt remain contenders with Kit Mahaffey predicting lingering nominating fights.
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