Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Jun. 7, 1988: Dukakis Clinches Nomination

California Primary --- Dukakis 61%,  Jackson 35%

Jackson Vows to Continue Campaigning Chicago Tribune



California primary official results for June 7, 1988.

"One of the most exciting and significant political developments of the Twentieth Century" --- Bernie Sanders, mayor of Burlington, Vermont. (source). 



Apr. 20, 1988


Bernie Sanders, Mayor of Burlington, Vermont, becomes one of the only elected officials in the nation to endorse the Rev. Jesse Jackson for President



Mar. 16, 1988

...Simon Wins Illinois Primary Over Jackson and Dukakis
New York Times

Feb. 17, 1988


...Dukakis Is Easy Winner In New Hampshire Primaries

New York Times

Feb. 10, 1988

 ...Simon Seen as Hobbled By Iowa's Voting

Feb. 8, 1988


Dick Gephardt wins Iowa caucus over Paul Simon and Michael Dukakis


Oct. 10, 1987

Jesse Jackson announces he will seek Democratic nomination for President  



C-SPAN video


Sept. 25, 1987  


Biden Bites the Dust

Toledo Blade



"You Won't Have Joe Biden to Kick Around Any More." (cf. Richard Nixon 1962).


 

Sept. 24, 1987

Biden drops out with 'incredible reluctance', Bangor Daily News
 

Sept. 18, 1987

Biden Admits Plagiarism in School But Says It Was Not 'Malevolent' 
(New York Times)

Sept. 9, 1987 

Gary Hart admits adultery, won't run for presidential seat


Jun. 18, 1987, The Argus-Press

Donna Rice Won't Say If She Slept With Hart,


May 8, 1987, The Spokesman-Review

Gary Hart withdrawal leaves Democratic race 'wide open'




Apr. 29, 1987



Michael Dukakis announces he is seeking Democratic Nomination, in Manchester, N.H.

(C-SPAN video)

Feb. 23, 1987, Christian Science Monitor


Cuomo's 'no' opens door for dark horses







Dec. 29, 1986,  Lawrence Journal-World

Iowa Democrat Poll Picks Hart

Gary Hart 56 % -- Mario Cuomo 13% 



Mar. 19, 1986,  Bangor Daily News

Rep. Gephardt is dark horse for 1988 Democratic nomination



Apr. 25, 1985




 Democrats Think They See A Better Horse for '88 Race





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