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A historical thought on significance of Iowa caucuses

January 3, 2012 by B. Daniel Blatt

In 1980, George H.W. Bush edged out Ronald Reagan in the Iowa caucuses 32% to 30%.  He lost the nomination to Reagan.

Eight years later, after serving seven years as Reagan’s Vice President, H.W. finished third with 19% of the vote behind Bob Dole who snagged 37% of the vote and Pat Robertson who snagged 26%.  He won the nomination.

In both years (1980 and 1988), the contest for the Republican nomination was decided relatively early.

Filed Under: Post 9-11 America

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  1. Richard Bell says

    January 3, 2012 at 10:42 pm - January 3, 2012

    Ron Paul will never be POTUS.

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