Word: michigan
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Following Jackson's stunning triumph in the Michigan caucuses, the Wisconsin primary has taken on large importance in the campaign. A Jackson victory could well propel him to the nomination, while a Dukakis triumph could stem what seems to be a growing Jackson groundswell...
...thought he was more than a blip on a screen until Michigan," said Boston political consultant Michael Goldman of Jackson. "Now Democrats are getting seriously worried." Victory today would mean that Jackson may win the Democratic nomination but he would meet certain defeat in the general election, Goldman said...
EVER since the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson's resounding victory in the Michigan caucuses, political pundits have been forecasting doom for the Democrats...
Certainly, Jackson is the most passionate and electrifying orator among this year's presidential candidates, no tough feat indeed. But being is a passionate speaker is not the sole qualification for President. After all, avowed segregationist George Wallace once won the Michigan caucuses by employing a populist "send them a message" approach, similar to the one Jackson is using. Wallace's message sure was passionate and sure did move people. But we can all give thanks that he was not elected...
...Albert Gore (2%) trailed badly. Although the precise delegate breakdown remained murky at week's end, Jackson may have won half the 138 convention seats at stake. These figures were a further blow to Dukakis, whose run-everywhere strategy was in jeopardy after successive setbacks in Illinois and Michigan...