🚀 go-pugleaf

Delaware has always elected mainstream moderates from both parties 
(Carper, Roth, Biden).  Dole blew it by not even making an effort in 
Delaware.  While this victory for Forbes means nothing in the grand 
scheme of things, it is another cut on a bloodied Dole, and could hurt 
him enough to give Arizona to Buchanan.  If Pat gets on a roll and 
wins Arizona and South Carolina, things are serious for Dole.

Assorted thoughts:
 - Media spin: even though no one contested Delaware but Forbes, the 
spin this morning was "Another Dole Defeat"

 - Buchanan and the press: Pat hammers the free media, but he knows 
that they are his best friend.  He gets more free coverage than all 
the other candidates combined.  This Sunday, Buchanan is soloing on 
two talk shows, and has representatives on the other two.

 - Money: Dole is running out!  He has passed the 25 million mark, I 
believe, and is in real danger of hitting the limit (I think he is 7 
million away) by the end of March.  California could be a real problem 
if Pat is flush with cash while Dole is broke.

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gronke@acpub.duke.edu