April 22, 1988 Issue 19 Loquitur

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vol. xxxiv, no. 19

PresidentialprimarySenior Farewell'BB knockson PA'sdoor by Rebecca Rebalsky

The Republicans also scheduled a state primary for next Tuesday, but, analysts say, anyone can guess the results. Vice President George.Bush should easily win in

Next Tuesday, it's Pennsylvania's turn. In the April26 state primary, registered Democrats and Republicans will cast ballots for their favorite presidential candidates, and campaign '88 will move one step closer to its finish. Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis and Rev. Jesse Jackson, top contenders for the Democratic nomination for President, descended on the state early this week, launching active campaigns to woo Pennsylvania Democrats. Analysts predict Dukakis, who is still glowingfrom his huge victory in Tuesday's New York primary, will also win Pennsylvania, drawing on his strength in the western regions of the state. However, Jackson is expected to capture the city of Philadel~hia, where he Ge.orge Bush, vice-president has the support of Mayor Wilson Goode . ._ . Although Dukakis' New York victory Pennsylva~ia, ?nd go on . to capture ~he makes him the Democratic front runner, GOP nommat1on, accordmg to campaign Pennsylvania could still prove crucial to observers. Bush has already won 1,04? of his campaign. the 1,139 delegates necessary for nommaBesides voting for a presidential candi- tion. date, Pennsylvanians elect delegates to the Bush solidified his lead after winning parties' national nominating conventions big during "Super Tuesday," March 8, a scheduled for this summer. Democratic single day of 20 state caucuses and delegates are listed on the primary ballot primaries. By Wednesday, the media had along with the name of the candidate they turned its attention to the much less intend to nominate at the convention. predictable, far more exciting race for the Democratic nomination. A once crowded Democratic field was soon narrowed down toDukakis, Jackson, and Gore. Now the race for the Democratic nomination has developed into a one-on-one battle between Jackson and

Dukakis.

Mike Dukakis, governor, Massachusetts

At the Democrats' July convention in Atlanta, Pennsylvania will be the fourth largest voting bloc, contributing 178 delegates. The current total delegate count shows Dukakis leading with 1,046 delegates. Jackson has 849 delegates. Tennesse Sen. Albert Gore, who was expected to drop out of the race this week, is trailing with only 441 delegates. In order to get the Democratic nomination, a candidate must have 2,082 delegates.

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During this campaign, Dukakis' name has become synonymous with the "Massachusetts Miracle." Supporters credit him with lifting Massachusetts from an economic slump and propelling it into a boom period. They believe Dukakis' program for Massachusetts could serve as a blueprint for the entire nation. But some critics say Dukakis should not assume responsibility for what happened in Massachusetts, that the burst of prosperity had little to do with his governance. James Hedtke, professor, political science, said that the development of high-tech industry in Massachusetts was actually the result of Reagan's defense spending, which bolstered the technological think tanks at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. "Dukakis' success as governor is substantially dependent on Reagan's defense spending, but he (Dukakis) isn't saying that,"

Carlos Chamorro, sophomore class president, gives a gratuity gift to Peggy Emmerich, senior class president, at the annual Senior Farewell held at the Holiday Inn in King of Prussia on Fri., April 15. (photo by Monica Palko)

Hedtke said. Jesse Jackson is remembered for his days as a civil rights activist with Dr. Martin Luther King, for his fight against drugs, for his "Rainbow Coalition," and for establishing Operation PUSH, a Chicago anti-poverty organization. Critics condemn Jackson for his lack of elected legislative experience and"say that

economtc programs, Jackson makes voters cheer with his simple formulas for national rejuvenation. "We must stop the flow of drugs into our country and stop the flow of jobs out ofit," he said atthe beginning of his campaign. "Stop drugs from coming in; stop jobs from going out." "Jackson is a poet," former President Richard Nixon told reporters on 'Meet the Press,' "Dukakis is a word processor." Albert Gore, senator, Tennessee

Who's Who recipients (pages 6-7)

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PUSH, the only administrative endeavor on Jackson's resume, was seriously flawed. Jackson is criticized (or mismanaging millions of dollars in federal funds slated for PUSH. But despite these drawbacks, observers say Jackson has something that Dukakis probably never will--political eloquence. The media continually marvels at Jackson's ability to excite a crowd, to infect voters with enthusiasm for his campaign. While Dukakis seems to bore audiences with his dry, detailed explanations of

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