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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1980
Page
3
Detroit report says former President Ford vows full campaign support for Ronald Reagan as the 1980 nominee seeks unity within the GOP Ford plans intensive campaigns and access to Reagan's top aides to shape the ticket Ford's revival as a campaigner could help broaden Reagan's appeal to moderates and liberals alike.
South Carolina delegates Elmer Rumminger and Richard Rigdon say Ronald Reagan risks alienating Republicans if he selects George Bush as running mate. They argue Bush would split the party and weaken Reagan's campaign in multiple states. They also note Donald Rumsfeld as a lesser contender and anticipate efforts by ultraconservatives on China and Panama Canal issues.
A South Carolina operative Lee Atwater directs Reagan delegates in Detroit's Joe Louis Arena as floor signals. He coordinates with Campbell and Graham to align regional whips on positions, aiming for rapid consensus. Atwater tracks committee debates and fights ERA opposition during the GOP platform process.
North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms seeks support from his state delegates for the Republican vice presidential slot in Detroit. Some delegates cheer, others stay silent or voice doubts about Helms's impact on Reagan's campaign. Helms claims 300 to 400 commitments. observers project 25 to 35 of North Carolina’s 40 votes.
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