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...other Democrats in the past were . . . When Jesse Jackson asked me to intercede, I didn't think it was appropriate for me to act in any sort of public role, because that insinuates that Dukakis is actually incapable of resolving differences. But I talked to Bentsen after that, and I talked to Dukakis representatives...
...summit with Jackson, like everything else during the convention, clicked perfectly for Dukakis. Afterward, he and Jackson posed with the designated vice-presidential nominee, Lloyd Bentsen of Texas. The Three Amigos wore happy smiles that belied the quirky nature of the tableau they presented; somehow the nominating convention was giving birth to a trio of party leaders rather than the usual ticket of two. For the moment, Jackson stood ready to submerge his agenda for that of the party. But the three's-a-crowd awkwardness revealed fissures along racial and ideological lines that could someday threaten the foundations...
...Democratic party is hoping that history will repeat itself. In 1960, the Boston-Austin connection defeated the Republicans. They are also hoping that Bentsen can defeat Bush again. In 1970, Bentsen defeated Bush for a Senate seat...
...Democrats Southern attack didn't stop with Richards and Bentsen. Some prominent names included Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton and Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd. The Texas entourage included House Speaker Jim Wright, Agriculture Commissioner Jim Hightower, former Congresswoman Barbara Jordan and Congressman Mickey Leland. Leland and the highly respected Jordan seconded Bentsen's selection as vice president. Even the ending of the convention had a Texan taste to it. Singer Jennifer Holliday closed out the convention with the old rendition of "America the Beautiful." And where is she from? You guessed it. She's from Texas...
...only problem with Baker is that he isn't recognized with one state or a certain constituency, and unlike Bentsen, he doesn't bring in a big state or a large constituency. Tennessee is a toss-up with or without Baker, and it doesn't have enough electoral votes to sway the election either...