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Democratic presidential primary field grows as states adopt Oregon plan
Washington says the 1972 Democratic primaries face a crowded slate of candidates with potential dropouts before the convention. Twenty two states and the District of Columbia may hold primaries, supplying about 2000 of 3016 delegates. Oregon style laws push avowed candidates into primaries, with California discussions of district-based delegates to weaken statewide margins.
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