Dukakis And Bush Trade Shots Ahead Of Debates
Dukakis and Bush sharpened their campaign tones with debates looming as Dukakis faulted Bush on Iran Contra and hostages while Bush pressed foreign policy experience. Jackson urged defining South Africa as a terrorist state and floated running mate ideas amid chatter of convention picks. Clinton teased potential veep possibilities for Dukakis, suggesting a southern tilt and a senator as a likely choice.
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Jackson presses Dukakis to adopt more of his views
In Boston, Jesse Jackson urges Michael Dukakis to embrace more of his policy positions, including doubling education spending and adding 3 billion to Head Start, while Dukakis resists. Jackson shifts aim from nomination to shaping the party platform, citing a need for leftward budgeting and stronger anti apartheid stance, with Dukakis defending his own education and social spending plans.
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Bush aims to broaden appeal after nomination
George Bush plans a summer push to broaden appeal beyond Republicans after clinching the nomination. He will refine his message to attract Democrats and minorities while keeping core Reaganite positions, with aides noting a united party and outreach to women and blue collar voters. The effort follows advice from outside advisers amid questions about balancing conservatives and broader constituencies.
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Reagan Congratulates Bush Yet Withholds Endorsement
President Reagan congratulated George Bush on clinching the Republican nomination in the Pennsylvania primary but stopped short of endorsing him publicly. Reagan plans a limited White House role at the August convention, opening night address but no keynote, and may not offer a formal endorsement yet.
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