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For if Jackson is a legitimate, serious contender for--and possible winner of--his party's presidential nomination (which he certainly is), then he deserves the same respect accorded to all the other candidates. More importantly, his views, actions, and record should undergo the same intense scrutiny that his competitors...
At last the Democrats have a heavyweight contender, a candidate who can win a . major Northern industrial state away from his native turf. After weeks of uncertainty and split verdicts, one Democrat can rightfully claim that he has the Big Mo. With his stunning upset victory in last Saturday's...
After roaring through Michigan, Jackson was indeed at the head of the Democratic pack. He has received more votes in primaries and caucuses than any other contender. When the final Michigan results are tallied, Jackson, with roughly 600 convention delegates, may have pulled virtually even with Michael Dukakis. The odds...
Most political experts had expected a Dukakis victory, since Michigan's generally low-turnout caucuses placed a heavy premium on organization and endorsements. Dukakis had both in excess: rival camps estimated that he spent up to $1.5 million in the state -- three times as much as any other contender -- and...
Party leaders had hoped to create a bandwagon, but now their mood was closer to circle the wagons. After 32 state primaries and caucuses, the Democrats seemed no closer to selecting a nominee than when the process began. In fact, the Democratic disarray is so complete that it is becoming...