New Democrat vows immediate help for economy
Gov Bill Clinton the new kind of Democrat won a decisive victory over President Bush sweeping states long Republican strongholds He spoke at a Little Rock rally with Hillary Clinton Chelsea and Al Gore pledging to tackle the economy AIDS and the environment The loss ended Bush’s bid for re election and he conceded after polls closed on the West Coast.
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Nagle Concedes to Nussle in 2nd District Race
Early results show Jim Nussle leading Dave Nagle by about 5 000 votes as precincts report. Nagle concedes with Nussle declared apparent winner while figures from Dubuque and other counties shift the race. Clinton victory cheers ripple through supporters in Waterloo as final tallies approach.
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Iowa ERA Defeated in Iowa Vote Narrowly in 1990s
With 86 percent of precincts reporting ahead of polls closing, Iowa voters rejected the Equal Rights Amendment by 52 percent against to 48 percent for. Proponents backed pay equity and education access while opponents warned of lawsuits and broader gender-bias consequences.
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Huge turnout in Iowa backs Clinton bid for White House
Iowans answered Bill Clinton's call for change by voting in large numbers Tuesday to end Republicans' run in the White House. With 35 percent of precincts reporting, Clinton led Bush 44 to 38 as Perot gathered 18. Networks projected Clinton winner before 10 p.m. Des Moines reports show reactions from both parties as the nation watches the new political landscape.
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