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3 March 1987 -- New Woodward Article Alleges Reagan Had Knowledge of Iran-Contra
Based on interviews with Oliver North and Cap Weinberger, among others, Bob Woodward has published an article which could bring down a President. He quotes North and Weinberger as saying that Ronald Reagan knew of the highly illegal Iran-Contra affair. The President denies this, though he admits his massive negligence. North also says that Vice President Bush was in the loop, which could damage the seemingly impenetrable front-runner in the upcoming Republican Primary race.
11 May 1987 -- New Polls Released in Democratic and Republican Races
After Gary Hart has dropped out of the Democratic race, new polls were released, not counting undecideds. Dale Bumpers has taken the lead in the Democratic race. Bob Dole leads on the Republican side.
Democratic
Dale Bumpers: 20%
Al Gore: 18%
Michael Dukakis: 15%
Jesse Jackson: 13%
Paul Simon: 13%
Joe Biden: 11%
Dick Gephardt: 10%
Republican
Bob Dole: 20%
Lowell Weicker: 15%
George Bush: 14%
Tom Kean: 13%
Howard Baker: 12%
Jack Kemp: 10%
Richard Lugar: 9%
Paul Laxalt: 7%
George Bush has been hurt hugely by Iran-Contra, and some say he may drop out soon.
22 May 1987 -- Simon, Lugar Win Debates
In recent debates, Paul Simon has come out the victor on the Democratic side, while Dick Lugar has for the Republicans. Simon is a consistent liberal who believes in a balanced budget amendment. He has been gaining in popularity among Democratic voters. Lugar is a strong conservative Senator, loved by the center of the party. He does not seem to have any possibility of winning. In these debates, the front-runners performed forgettably, with Bumpers, Dole, and Gore all having bad performances.
25 May 1987 -- Bush: I'm Not Dropping Out
Vice President Bush said today that he will continue fighting for the nomination. Even though he is in third place in recent polls, he vows to win the Presidency anyway.
It sucks, but will hopefully get better.
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3 March 1987 -- New Woodward Article Alleges Reagan Had Knowledge of Iran-Contra
Based on interviews with Oliver North and Cap Weinberger, among others, Bob Woodward has published an article which could bring down a President. He quotes North and Weinberger as saying that Ronald Reagan knew of the highly illegal Iran-Contra affair. The President denies this, though he admits his massive negligence. North also says that Vice President Bush was in the loop, which could damage the seemingly impenetrable front-runner in the upcoming Republican Primary race.
11 May 1987 -- New Polls Released in Democratic and Republican Races
After Gary Hart has dropped out of the Democratic race, new polls were released, not counting undecideds. Dale Bumpers has taken the lead in the Democratic race. Bob Dole leads on the Republican side.
Democratic
Dale Bumpers: 20%
Al Gore: 18%
Michael Dukakis: 15%
Jesse Jackson: 13%
Paul Simon: 13%
Joe Biden: 11%
Dick Gephardt: 10%
Republican
Bob Dole: 20%
Lowell Weicker: 15%
George Bush: 14%
Tom Kean: 13%
Howard Baker: 12%
Jack Kemp: 10%
Richard Lugar: 9%
Paul Laxalt: 7%
George Bush has been hurt hugely by Iran-Contra, and some say he may drop out soon.
22 May 1987 -- Simon, Lugar Win Debates
In recent debates, Paul Simon has come out the victor on the Democratic side, while Dick Lugar has for the Republicans. Simon is a consistent liberal who believes in a balanced budget amendment. He has been gaining in popularity among Democratic voters. Lugar is a strong conservative Senator, loved by the center of the party. He does not seem to have any possibility of winning. In these debates, the front-runners performed forgettably, with Bumpers, Dole, and Gore all having bad performances.
25 May 1987 -- Bush: I'm Not Dropping Out
Vice President Bush said today that he will continue fighting for the nomination. Even though he is in third place in recent polls, he vows to win the Presidency anyway.
It sucks, but will hopefully get better.