University of Rhode Island - Renaissance / Grist Yearbook (Kingston, RI)

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Politicians Battle It Out The question people in America are asking nowadays “Who is go- ing to lead the nation for the next four years?’’ Well, election time will soon be here and the politicians are busily canvassing the United States try- ing to drum up support. Ronald Reagan is campaigning for yet another term in the White House. His charismatic leadership will offer tough competition for the battling Democrats, who are each vying for the party’s nomination. URI journalism students covered first-hand some of the heavy democratic politicing going on in New Hampshire, where the primaries are the first in the nation and the area residents pride themselves on that fact. The eight major contenders for the Democrat presidential ticket were: Reubin Askew, George McGovern, Fritz Hollings, Alan Cranston, John Glenn, Jesse Jackson, Gary Hart and Walter (Fritz) Mondale. As the weeks progressed and the primaries moved from state to state, three fighters have emerged from the battleground. Former Vice President in the Carter Ad- ministration, Walter Mondale, ap- pears to be the frontrunner. However the “new ideas” can- didate, Gary Hart, has been giving Mondale a run for his money. Jesse Jackson has gained tremen- dous headway in the campaign with his “rainbow coalition.” Jackson has remained in the limelight of media coverage as the first Black contender for the highest office in the land. He has also organized a large-scale voter registration drive around the country. But alas, who will emerge trium- phant? Only the polls will tell. Dawn Mirone 14 Special Events

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The DAY AFTER at U.R.I. . . .More Than Just a Nightmare