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1978 Election Ends Tight and Vexed in Mood of Indifference
AP reports the 1978 campaign closes with a public mood of indifference and low turnout forecast. Democrats hold congressional majorities as Republicans hope to gain seats. analysts see limited shifts in the House and Senate totals amid expansive campaign spending and broad inflation concerns.
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