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- GRAPEVINE, Page 25Latest Workouts
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- By DAVID ELLIS/Reported by David E. Thigpen
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- The field for the 1992 presidential stakes is still thin,
- but handicappers are fixing odds on who will seek the
- Democratic nomination.
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- MARIO CUOMO (5-8). The early front runner ran a rough race
- on muddy New York home track. Name recognition high; lots of
- smart money behind him.
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- DOUG WILDER (5-6). Virginia rules prevent another run as
- Governor, so he has nothing to lose by going for the top post.
- May wind up in exacta with better-known candidate. Could be
- reckless in the stretch.
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- JESSE JACKSON (even money). Had trouble staying off outside
- post in last few starts. Welcome wearing very thin. May well
- scratch. Trainers say he'll concentrate on D.C. statehood
- stakes.
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- SAM NUNN (even money). Word is that Georgia Senator wants
- a place in the gate. He'll attract big money, but powerful
- liberals may foul on the turns.
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- DICK GEPHARDT (5-4). House majority leader dusted off sheaf
- of populist poses from '88; qualifies as first major Democrat
- to urge gulf caution. He's looking for a well-funded starting
- position.
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- AL GORE (5-4). Tennessee Senator's friends talk up his good
- showing last November. Disqualified if Nunn runs, since field
- has room for only one Southern Thoroughbred.
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- LLOYD BENTSEN (5-2). Well respected for strong showing last
- time. Texas Senator likes to run. Age (71 in '92) may mean
- he'll shy away from a tough competition.
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- GEORGE MITCHELL (5-2). Senate majority leader will be
- squeezed from the right. Big drawbacks: too liberal, too
- boring.
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- BILL BRADLEY (5-2). Recent photo finish in Jersey stakes
- means he's no longer a favorite. The biggest question: Does he
- have the heart?
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