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...Birmingham, Alabama? Like Gephardt, he too has great momentum building for Super Tuesday. And unlike Gephardt he has a strong financial base. But, in the next 19 days he must capitalize on his standing in the polls. Strong showings--if not victories--in next week's Minnesota, South Dakota, and South Carolina primaries are essential...
...delegates as the other two Democratic front-runners, he failed to gain the essential momentum. A few failed percentage points mean a loss of crucial fundraising opportunities--and may prophesy the beginning of the end. If Simon does not win in one of next Tuesday's Minnesota or South Dakota primaries, he will leave the presidential race, he announced yesterday...
...want to discuss it. I've said it was an event, a powerful event, and you've seen the reactions from around the country. But there's no benefit for me to dwell on it. I was amazed at the response everywhere we went this week -- Wyoming, South Dakota, Iowa -- but there's no point in my trying to capitalize on it." Did Bush feel his judgment or integrity has been called into question by his Iran-contra role? "I think most people think it's been exhaustively looked into, that I haven't done anything wrong, though they might...
...Conventional forces. Republican Larry Pressler of South Dakota suggested that before the INF treaty is approved, conventional forces in Europe be brought to "parity," an undertaking he claimed could be achieved "in a matter of weeks." Shultz reminded him that 23 nations and two alliances have not settled that issue during 14 years of talks. Admiral William Crowe, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also undermined the conservatives' argument, saying the Joint Chiefs have concluded that "this treaty is militarily sufficient and adequately verifiable ((and)) has no impact on NATO's fundamental strategy...
...hopelessly lost while searching for the right baggage-claim carrousel. As the couple and a small group of reporters wandered aimlessly around the terminal, Lee could not resist taunting her husband, "You're not showing leadership, Gary." She even repeated the wisecrack for the reporters' benefit. Later, in South Dakota, Lee's interjections caused Gary to ask her to hold her peace until she had an interview of her own. "O.K.," Lee retorted. "I'll wait until I run for President...