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1988 Primaries Before Super Tuesday
February 24th, 1988
"Who're you going to endorse, Al?"
"I thought we said that today was going to be a no-business day..."
"I like Hart. He's smart, he's charming, he's...."
"Tipper, this is more than just about who I like. This is about who would put me on a ticket with them. That was a cold move by Bumpers, endorsing Hart so early over me, his Southern peer, but it was a smart one. I need some time to think..."
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February 25th, 1988
Article in the Indianapolis Star
Today Senator and Republican candidate for President Dan Quayle spent time in Indiana campaigning for another Congressional candidate.
As a means of imposing the strength of the "Religious Right", Quayle has thrown his support behind several congressional candidates that he feels "have the right morals and values to lead this great country".
Today Quayle campaigned for lawyer and candidate for Indiana's Second Congressional district, Mike Pence. Quayle said of Pence, "I see myself in Mr. Pence. He has the will to fight for Conservative values in the House! We must elect him to continue Indiana's values in the government!"
With Quayle's support, one could only imagine how Pence might do in the upcoming House race.
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February 27th, 1988
"How's our internal polling looking for this next slew of contests?"
"Maine is solidly in your column, George. The trouble is going to be Alaska - conservatism is popular out there, and Quayle actually spent a day out there. Crazy son of a bitch, too bad he didn't fall through the ice."
"That's the sense of humor I like to hear, Lee..."
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"I'm hearing some interesting things from the ground in Vermont, Mr. Simon."
"I'm not dumb enough to ask if we're winning out there. What have you picked up?"
"Conventional wisdom would say that Vermont was Hart territory. And yet, the latest batch of polling shows a close race..."
"With who? Iacocca?"
"No, with Jackson... I heard from a friend of mine on that staff that they're employing some secret weapon. Some guy named... Bernie Sanders?"
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February 28th, 1988
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"I'd say that that went pretty well... Same in Vermont, I'd hope?"
"Gary, about that... Something is going on in that state. Our polling is showing that you and Jackson are extremely close right now. You seem to have the edge, but..."
"How? I'm no expert of the American Northeast, but from what I gathered in '84, Vermont and Maine have similar voting bases, right?"
"You're right, but there seems to be a key difference. Jackson had very little support from any politicians in Maine. In Vermont, he's got some guy named Bernie Sanders crossing the state for him. No doubt to gain some political traction of his own..."
"You're finally learning this game that is politics, Pat - no one does anything for no reason. Anyway, what does this Sanders guy do exactly? Is he a Congressman?"
"No, he's the mayor of Burlington. And he's a self-described "democratic socialist", whatever that means..."
"What the fuck is going on in Vermont?!"
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March 1st, 1988
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March 3rd, 1988
"This campaign is on the ropes, Charles."
"Pete, don't say that! You're the last moderate standing. The party needs you, but more importantly America needs you!"
"They might need me, but they don't want me.... I've been thinking long and hard about an endorsement. It's almost time to make a splash."
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March 5th, 1988
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"Thank God for the good people of Wyoming, isn't that right?"
"Yes, Mr. Iacocca. But, I must say, we need to start winning some delegate rich areas. Wyoming is great, and a win is better, but it's not going to win us the nomination."
"Can't you just enjoy this moment? Once the Rust Belt states vote, we'll shoot into the lead. And don't forget, Trump is going to deliver us New York on a silver platter."
"Who're you going to endorse, Al?"
"I thought we said that today was going to be a no-business day..."
"I like Hart. He's smart, he's charming, he's...."
"Tipper, this is more than just about who I like. This is about who would put me on a ticket with them. That was a cold move by Bumpers, endorsing Hart so early over me, his Southern peer, but it was a smart one. I need some time to think..."
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Results of the Republican Caucuses in Wyoming
Dan Quayle: 42%
Bob Dole: 34%
George H.W. Bush: 19%
Pete Du Pont: 4%
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February 25th, 1988
Article in the Indianapolis Star
Today Senator and Republican candidate for President Dan Quayle spent time in Indiana campaigning for another Congressional candidate.
As a means of imposing the strength of the "Religious Right", Quayle has thrown his support behind several congressional candidates that he feels "have the right morals and values to lead this great country".
Today Quayle campaigned for lawyer and candidate for Indiana's Second Congressional district, Mike Pence. Quayle said of Pence, "I see myself in Mr. Pence. He has the will to fight for Conservative values in the House! We must elect him to continue Indiana's values in the government!"
With Quayle's support, one could only imagine how Pence might do in the upcoming House race.
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February 27th, 1988
"How's our internal polling looking for this next slew of contests?"
"Maine is solidly in your column, George. The trouble is going to be Alaska - conservatism is popular out there, and Quayle actually spent a day out there. Crazy son of a bitch, too bad he didn't fall through the ice."
"That's the sense of humor I like to hear, Lee..."
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"I'm hearing some interesting things from the ground in Vermont, Mr. Simon."
"I'm not dumb enough to ask if we're winning out there. What have you picked up?"
"Conventional wisdom would say that Vermont was Hart territory. And yet, the latest batch of polling shows a close race..."
"With who? Iacocca?"
"No, with Jackson... I heard from a friend of mine on that staff that they're employing some secret weapon. Some guy named... Bernie Sanders?"
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February 28th, 1988
Results of the Republican Caucuses in Maine
George H.W. Bush: 32%
Pete Du Pont: 28%
Bob Dole: 24%
Dan Quayle: 16%
Results of the Democratic Caucuses in Maine
Gary Hart: 30%
Lee Iacocca: 29%
Paul Simon: 26%
Jesse Jackson: 15%
George H.W. Bush: 32%
Pete Du Pont: 28%
Bob Dole: 24%
Dan Quayle: 16%
Results of the Democratic Caucuses in Maine
Gary Hart: 30%
Lee Iacocca: 29%
Paul Simon: 26%
Jesse Jackson: 15%
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"I'd say that that went pretty well... Same in Vermont, I'd hope?"
"Gary, about that... Something is going on in that state. Our polling is showing that you and Jackson are extremely close right now. You seem to have the edge, but..."
"How? I'm no expert of the American Northeast, but from what I gathered in '84, Vermont and Maine have similar voting bases, right?"
"You're right, but there seems to be a key difference. Jackson had very little support from any politicians in Maine. In Vermont, he's got some guy named Bernie Sanders crossing the state for him. No doubt to gain some political traction of his own..."
"You're finally learning this game that is politics, Pat - no one does anything for no reason. Anyway, what does this Sanders guy do exactly? Is he a Congressman?"
"No, he's the mayor of Burlington. And he's a self-described "democratic socialist", whatever that means..."
"What the fuck is going on in Vermont?!"
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March 1st, 1988
Results of the Republican Caucuses in Alaska
Dan Quayle: 35%
George H.W. Bush: 31%
Bob Dole: 19%
Pete Du Pont: 15%
Results of the Democratic Caucuses in Vermont
Gary Hart: 33%
Jesse Jackson: 32%
Lee Iacocca: 19%
Paul Simon: 15%
Results of the Republican Caucuses in Vermont
George H.W. Bush: 36%
Pete Du Pont: 32%
Bob Dole: 21%
Dan Quayle: 11%
Dan Quayle: 35%
George H.W. Bush: 31%
Bob Dole: 19%
Pete Du Pont: 15%
Results of the Democratic Caucuses in Vermont
Gary Hart: 33%
Jesse Jackson: 32%
Lee Iacocca: 19%
Paul Simon: 15%
Results of the Republican Caucuses in Vermont
George H.W. Bush: 36%
Pete Du Pont: 32%
Bob Dole: 21%
Dan Quayle: 11%
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March 3rd, 1988
"This campaign is on the ropes, Charles."
"Pete, don't say that! You're the last moderate standing. The party needs you, but more importantly America needs you!"
"They might need me, but they don't want me.... I've been thinking long and hard about an endorsement. It's almost time to make a splash."
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March 5th, 1988
Results of the Democratic Caucuses in Wyoming
Lee Iacocca: 40%
Gary Hart: 32%
Jesse Jackson: 16%
Paul Simon: 12%
Results of the Republican Party-Run Primary in South Carolina
George H.W. Bush: 31%
Dan Quayle: 29%
Bob Dole: 26%
Pete Du Pont: 14%
Lee Iacocca: 40%
Gary Hart: 32%
Jesse Jackson: 16%
Paul Simon: 12%
Results of the Republican Party-Run Primary in South Carolina
George H.W. Bush: 31%
Dan Quayle: 29%
Bob Dole: 26%
Pete Du Pont: 14%
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"Thank God for the good people of Wyoming, isn't that right?"
"Yes, Mr. Iacocca. But, I must say, we need to start winning some delegate rich areas. Wyoming is great, and a win is better, but it's not going to win us the nomination."
"Can't you just enjoy this moment? Once the Rust Belt states vote, we'll shoot into the lead. And don't forget, Trump is going to deliver us New York on a silver platter."
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