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Campaign `72 / Iowa Caucus #17668

ABC Evening News for Tuesday, Jan 25, 1972
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(Studio) Democrat caucus in Iowa held under reform rules to give voters, at precinct level, larger role in determining ptys. Presidential candidate. Select Iowa delegates to Democratic Convention
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith

(Altoona, Iowa) 15% precincts postponed voting due to bad weather. Senator Edmund Muskie slowed, but was leader by 35% (more delegates showed no preference). Senator George McGovern strong 3rd with 23%. (Des Moines, Ia.) [McGovern Campaign Mgr., Gary HART - says Muskie is still vulnerable and Democratic candidate will not be certain until primaries.]
REPORTER: Bill Lawrence

Reporter(s):
Lawrence, Bill;
Smith, Howard K.
Duration:
00:02:00

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