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Article: Unprecedented attention for state's caucuses.(NEWS)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- February 29, 2004
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Byline: Dane Smith; Staff Writer
Minnesota's precinct caucuses on Tuesday are producing more drama and on-the-ground time by flesh-and-blood presidential candidates than anyone can remember.
The Super Tuesday lineup includes nine other states, including such populous giants as California and New York, but Minnesota nevertheless drew appearances last week by Democrats John Edwards, who visited twice, while his wife campaigned here for two days; John Kerry and surrogates this weekend such as singer Carole ("It's Too Late Baby") King, and Dennis Kucinich, who stayed in the state all last weekend.
Vice President Dick Cheney also dropped by last ...