Word: poli
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Emphasizing the need for a tough, consistent foreign poli cy, calling for a strong military, Bush kept campaigning right up to caucus time. On the last day, he was sure he was gaining what he called "forward momentum" as larger and larger crowds cheered him on. At each stop, supporters assured him he would win. "Don't say that in front of these fellows," joshed Bush, pointing to the press. "We're trying to surprise them." He turned up at a caucus in Des Moines just when the tally there showed him to be a big winner...