Word: tiered
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...shift in voter attitudes intensified the weekend before the balloting. The so-called second tier of candidates collectively collapsed as early "supporters began to feel that they would be wasting their votes on Alan Cranston, Reubin Askew, Fritz Hollings and Jesse Jackson. Many of these voters switched their allegiance to Hart. At the same time, thousands of the undecided joined the Hart stampede. Half the voters decided in the last week, and more than half of this group decided for Hart. Those who made up their minds on the final weekend chose Hart over Mondale by 67% to 10%. Even...
...Hawaii: precinct caucuses, first step in a two-tier selection process that ends at May 27 state convention. Winner bonus, 27 delegate selected; 13 at district level, 6 at large, and 8 unpledged...
...Nevada: precinct caucuses. First step in a three-tier selection process that ends at state convention May 4-6, 20 delegates selected: 11 district, level, four at large, and 5 unpledged...
...Oklahoma: precinct caucuses, first step in a four-tier selection process that culminates in state convention May 5. 53 delegates selected; 29 district level, 14 at large, and 10 unpledged...
...Syria to negotiate the release of downed U.S. Airman Robert Goodman, the attention sharply increased. After Glenn slipped in the poll standings, more notice was given to Gary Hart. But there is still scant coverage for Alan Cranston, George McGovern, Ernest Rollings or Reubin Askew. Stories about the "second tier" of candidates, moreover, tend to dismiss them as having no chance...