Word: conventioners
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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THE Democrats second plank in the Southern strategy was having Texas State Treasurer Anne Richards give the keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention.
The Democratic Southern strategy is like a burning fire. Each time a Southerner spoke at the convention, it was like adding another log.
The 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...
Bush is in a pretty good position. Since the Republican Convention is three weeks away, the vice president has some time to decide what area of the country he needs the most help in.
The Republicans will have to match the Democrats with a Southern strategy before and after the their convention next month. If the Republicans are able to maintain their popularity with the Southern voters, Dukakis would have to change his vice-presidential selection to Robert. E. Lee to have a chance...