Early South Dakota Primary Draws National Candidates
South Dakota voters gain face to face candidate access as the 1988 presidential primary moves to February. Republicans and Democrats rush to capitalize on the new calendar, with Kemp Dole Bush and Hart among those courting the state. Critics warn costs rise while DNC rules threaten delegate recognition.
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South Dakota
New Hampshire
Iowa
Michigan
Robert Dole
R-Kan
Clint Roberts
Roberts
Midwest
Republican Party
Joel Rosenthal
Democratic National Committee
Gene Mahao
Gephardt Defends Abortion Amendment Switch in Run
Missouri congressman Richard Gephardt announced he will enter the presidential race while defending his shift on abortion. He remains personally opposed to abortion but says constitutional bans create endless debate and vows to focus on preventing abortions with federal dollars. He aims to win early primaries, courting unions, and promoting manufacturing.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
Richard A. Gephardt
Gephardt
Nbc-Tv
Meet the Press
Washington
Lambert-St. Louis
Robertson Kemp alliance nudges Michigan GOP toward ticket talk
In Detroit and Lansing conservatives backing Pat Robertson and Jack Kemp struck a coalition to seize the Michigan GOP state committee. Robertson floated a Robertson Kemp ticket with Kemp signaling he has not announced a run and does not seek the vice presidency. After a weekend convention, Robertson Kemp supporters claimed a majority on the 90-member committee and 12 of 18 district chairs, aiming to influence delegate selection and party rules.
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New York
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Robertson
Lansing
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Washington
United Nations
Jeane Kirkpatrick
Connie Snapp
Lansing State Journal
Robertson-Kemp
Virginia Beach
Republican State Committee
Michigan Gop
Democratic hopefuls woo women operatives for 1986 campaigns
Washington AP reports five Democratic presidential hopefuls courted female political veterans at a conference titled Democratic Leadership The Women Who Ran the 86 Campaigns. Over 100 participants heard from Rep. Gephardt and aides to Babbitt, Jackson, Hart, and Biden about recruiting women into campaign leadership roles and expanding top positions for women in 1988.
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Gary Hart
Joseph Biden
D-Del
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U.S. Senate
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Paul Tully
Hart
Walter Mondade
Sen
Elaine Kamarck
Babbitt
Phoenix
Tully
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Emily's List
Carolyn Kardin
Jackson
Tim Ridley
Biden
Delaware
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