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EXTENDED ELECTION COVERAGE ON PAGES 6 - 10
Vol. 99, No. 53 (USPS 650-640)
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
PUBLISHED SINCE 1889 BY THE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Wednesday November 9.1988
Bush has Super Tuesday
Vice president takes race with 40-state sweep
The Associated Press
HOUSTON — A triumphant George Bush hailed his solid victory yesterday over Michael Dukakis and vowed to work to heal wounds opened by a harsh, negative campaign, saying an election clears "the way for harmony and peace."
"I know that we'll come together, as we always have," the president-elect told several thousand cheering supporters at a victory party where he also pledged to reach out and work constructively with the Democratic-controlled Congress.
Bush, who will become the nation's 41st chief executive on January 20, defeated Dukakis witf
40 percent of the popular vote, while Dukakis received 40 percent of the popular vote. Bush won 40 states for 426 electoral votes, to Dukakis' 10 states and 112 electoral votes.
Bush's sweep of 40 states mirrored his 20-state blowout in the Super Tuesday primaries in March, which knocked out Republican rival Bob Dole and insured Bush's nomination.
It was the Republicans' third consecutive presidential victory. However, the Republicans lost seats in the House and Senate to the Democrats.
House and Senate
"A campaign is a disagreement and disagreements divide, but an election is a decision, and decisions clear the way for harmony and peace," Bush said.
"I mean to be a president of all the people," he said. And to those who did not vote for him, Bush said: "My hand is out to you. And I want to be your president, too."
Bush added: "Thank you, New Hampshire," referring to his comeback Republican primary victory last winter that put him on the path to becoming the first sitting vice president to win the presidency in more than a decade.
Bush, surrounded by nearly two dozen family members, told the campaign workers who filled a convention center that he had received a call from Dukakis.
Douglas:
"I want you to know he was most gracious. His call was personal. He was genuinely friendly and in the great tradition of American politics," Bush said.
"He is certainly one of the most decent men I have ever met." Bush said.
Bush voiced special praise for the man he will succeed. Ronald Reagan, for "turning our country around and being my friend, and for going the extra miles on the hustings."
Repealing a favorite campaign theme. Bush told his audience, "When I said I want a kinder and goner brother," he said.
"This is a moving night for all of us," Bush said. "And you can't help but be moved when your country endorses your hopes and your candidacy, and the feelings are so personal that the decision is larger than that."
Please see BUSH, p. 8, col. 4
President-elect George Bush.
Lawrence residents react to election
By Katy Monk
Kansan staff writer
For Betty Parks, den mother of Den One. Pack 3059
Lawrence, Election Day meant bringing seven Cub
Scouts to the courthouse to see where all the ballots go
Election Day. For different people it means different things, from listening to the radio to see if dad still has his job to deciding whether you're still friends with the Democrats downstairs.
"We had a mock balloting before our den meeting today," she said. "I thought it might be nice to come down here and see the whole process."
The result: Bush sweeps the Cub Scouts, five to two.
Cub Dustin Potter, 4, son of Lymn and Nancy Potter,
and a third grader at Schwegl Elementary, voted for
Bush.
"I think he's the better guy," he said. "He answers questions better and wants to make peace."
Roger Aeschhman, director of communications for the state Republican Party, thought Bush was the better guy, too.
Aeschilman watched Michael Dukakis' concession speech at a party in Topeka. He laughed at Dukakis' comment that running mate Lloyd Bentsen had been
an asset in the campaign.
"Not much of an asset, you moron!" Aeschilium
shouted. "You lost!"
Laz Maggard, Lawrence resident, might have saved her genthics, for the new president-elect.
She said she was thinking of doing something radical in light of the election results
Maggard, who has a family connection in Canada, said, "I'm thinking about moving out of the country for four years."
Please see ELECTION, p. 9, col. 2
Incumbents retain seats
State has record turnout; congressmen win easily
From staff and wire reports
It was a good election for most incumbents in Kansas and Lawrence yesterday. The state's five congressmen easily won re-election and Lawrence voters retained all four local legislators.
Meinlhardt
In Lawrence, only State Rep. Betty Jo Charlton had a tough start, beating back a strong challenge from Republican Bernie Norwood, 54 to 46 percent. Democratic Rep. Jessie Janson and Republican State Sen. Wint Winter enjoyed landside victories. Democratic State Rep. John Solbach was unopposed.
In the Dallas County county sheriff's race, Republican Loren Anderson, the current undersherif, knocked off Democrat Gale Pinegar 72 to 28 percent. Voters also sent Lawrence City Commissioner Mike Amyx, a Democrat, and Louie McElhaney, a Republican, to the county commission
volunteer.
In an election that saw a record voter turnout in the state, Democratic Rep. Jim Slattery won his fourth term representing the 2nd District, coasting past Phil Meinhardt to 73 to 27 percent.
County commission Kansas voters also passed a reapportionment amendment that allows census officials to not count college students as permanent residents of Lawrence, a move that might cost Lawrence representation in Topeka.
The makeup of the Kansas House and Senate remained uncertain early this morning as several incumbent senators were upset or trailing, according to early returns.
David Brandt/KANSAN
Celebrating his victory, State Sen. Wint Winter, R-Lawrence, hugs Marlys Murphy, Lawrence resident.
Democrats retain lock on Congress
Party also gains one governor's chair
The Associated Press
For the first time in 28 years, the party losing the presidency still managed to gain ground in the U.S. House of Representatives, an indication that George Bush's coattails were nonexistent.
In the Senate, the Democrats appear headed for a one- or two-seat gain in their 54-46 Senate majority. Late returns indicated in two tight races that the Republicans would win in Washington, but the Democrats would retain their seat in Florida.
In the governor's races, the Democrats also won a net gain of one seat. Please see details on page 9.
Early returns today indicated that the Democrats had won 253 seats in the House and led for eight others, compared to 17.0 Republican victories and four GOP leads.
Nebraska voters decide not to reject waste pact
Kerrev defeats Karnes for Senate
Nebraska voters defeated an initiative last night that would have removed the state, the selected host for a waste depository, from the Central Interstate
Low-level Radioactive Waste Compact. Details on page 10.
They also sent former Gov. Bob Kerrey to Washington. Please see page 4.