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Iowa caucus

Goldwater vs. McGovern

Back to the Political Future? (Specifically, 1964 and 1972) “Wait a second!” (you say). (Arizona Senator) Barry Goldwater didn’t run against South Dakota’s George McGovern. Republican Goldwater ran against Democrat Lyndon Johnson, and was on the losing side of the famous 1964 landslide. Two elections later, on the opposite end of the political spectrum, McGovern...
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Iowa, Schmiowa — Minnesota Caucuses on March 1 (aka “Super Tuesday”)

Enough about Iowa (and New Hampshire) already. Minnesota, with almost twice the number of delegates, holds its caucuses (along with 9 other states) on Tuesday, March 1. See you there!
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