Bush elected 41st U S President with Dukakis defeat
George H W Bush of Texas won the 41st presidency, securing a solid popular vote lead and a broad Electoral College margin. Dan Quayle was elected vice president as Dukakis conceded from Boston after a late telecast. Democrats kept Congress while Bush secured key southern and regional wins.
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Today’s Chuckle Satire on Government Aid and Farmers
A humor item jokes that further government aid to farmers could push everyone toward dieting. The quip notes weight loss as a side effect of increased farm subsidies and public concern.
Iowans Back Dukakis in Iowa Presidential Vote
Gazette reports Iowans backed Michael Dukakis over George Bush amid a nationwide Bush victory. With nearly 90 percent counted, Dukakis held about 55 percent to Bush’s 45 percent, a pattern not seen since 1964 and 1976. An 86,000 voter registration edge aided Dem turnout.
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Tauke wins Iowa 2nd District rematch 56 to 44
Republican Tauke defeats Democrat Tabor to hold Iowa's 2nd District seat in a mobile recount race. With 86 percent of precincts reporting Tauke posts 91,991 votes to 70,924, carrying Linn County 56.9 to 43.1 percent and emphasizing his independence and Iowan image.
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Cedar Rapids
Nagle Wins Iowa 3rd District by Landslide Margin
Incumbent Dave Nagle defeated Cedar Falls attorney Don Redfern in the 3rd Congressional District race, with 84 percent of votes counted showing 102,427 to 60,536 and a 63-37 lead. Nagle claimed the district endorsed his federal funding agenda and promised progress in the 1990s.
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Nagle
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Iowa voters approve two constitutional amendments
With 265 percent of precincts reporting, Iowa voters favored both amendments. The governor running mate issue led 66 to 34 percent, while the lieutenant governor presiding duties amendment stood about 78 to 22 percent in early unofficial returns with thousands voting.
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Oxley Perry win Linn board seats
Oxley and Perry win seats on the Linn board in an uncontested race. Voter turnout and community impact are noted as the key outcomes, with candidates promising focus on school and local services.
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Tauke Downs Tabor
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