November Wed, 1988
SPOTS IN THE SENATE: A PLAGUE ON BOTH YOUR HOUSES
The New Jersey Senate election between Democrat Frank Lautenberg and Republican Pete Dawkins has been called one of the most negative races in the country and is seen by many as one of the most negative in the state’s political history.
October Mon, 1988
RACE FOR THE SENATE: LAUTENBERG STILLS LEADS, BUT DAWKINS WITHIN STRONG DISTANCE
The race for the U.S. Senate in New Jersey has narrowed substantially between September and October, to the point where Republican challenger Pete Dawkins may now be within striking distance of incumbent Democratic Senator Frank Lautenberg.
October Thu, 1988
SENATE RACE UNCHANGED SINCE MAY: LAUTENBERG HOLDS COMMANDING 20 POINT LEAD OVER DAWKINS
As far as the average New Jersey voter is concerned, the race for the U.S. Senate has yet to start. There has been virtually no change in New Jerseyans’ preferences in the Senate contest over the last four months. Democratic incumbent Frank Lautenberg continues to maintain a commanding lead of 20 points over his Republican challenger Pete Dawkins, according to the latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll.
June Mon, 1988
DAWKINS NAME RECOGNITION UP; LAUTENBERG RETAINS CLEAR LEAD BUT GAP NARROWED
After spending a million dollars on radio and television ads, Republican senatorial challenger Pete Dawkins has boosted his name recognition and narrowed the gap between himself and Democratic incumbent Frank Lautenberg.