Schaefer woes after poll show drifts from voters
Gov. William Donald Schaefer, turning 69, faced despondency at a birthday party after Mason-Dixon reported his gubernatorial lead shrinking to 59 percent over Republican William S Shepard. Mason-Dixon sampled 822 likely voters Oct 22–25 with a 3 percent margin of error, while aides questioned the rival poll and noted press and broadcast coverage in Annapolis and Montgomery.
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Campaign Sighs Amid Tight Funds in State Race
At Shepard headquarters, supporters celebrate a moment as his running mate emphasizes the race’s tight funding. Shepard’s campaign reports show $106,719 raised and about $30,000 debt, with limited TV ad spend while Schaefer reports roughly $2.3 million raised and plans extensive ads through the finish.
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Blacks’ bid for districts sparks Democratic unease
Washington report notes Republicans and the Supreme Court backing minority districts as lawmakers map new lines next year. In Virginia a black district could peel away three voting Democrats, with similar debates across Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas. The effort strains ties between blacks and Democrats as concerns rise over party loyalty and redistricting outcomes in 1991.
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