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And Iowa's Democratic caucus-goers might not easily forgive his campaign for zapping Biden while Biden was leading the anti-Bork fight. Still, at a showdown with bitter Bidenites in Sioux City late Friday, Dukakis seemed to sway the crowd with his contrition.

The Bidenites say they will be more assertive with China than was the case during the Obama administration, especially on trade issues where they will seek to emulate Mr Trump’s attempts to negotiate a more equitable arrangement.