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Platform inertia looms over Carter campaign plans
In a guest editorial Pettieven argues Carter cannot campaign comfortably on the Democratic platform. He says the platform mirrors lingering Great Society liberalism, with calls for national economic planning and oil company divestiture that could alienate voters. The piece questions Carter's alignment and suggests he may avoid fully embracing the platform.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic Party
Barbara Jordan
Jerry Brown
Gary Hart
Congress
Oil Company
Nixon
New York Times
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Washington Post
the Times
Humphrey-Hawkins
Carter
Pettieven
Wall Street Journal
Jones & Co
James Kilpatrick on Carter formula work luck insight
James Kilpatrick analyzes how Jimmy Carter won the Democratic nomination and the presidency by leveraging three factors: his own relentless work, the political opposition, and favorable timing. He credits Carter’s strategic patience and healing appeal, noting luck and timing as essential alongside disciplined campaigning.
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Jody Powell
Carter
Powell
Will Rogers on politics and pestilence in a great country
Will Rogers comments on recurring national ills as a pestilence-like burden. He notes malaria country chills every other day and wars between France and Germany every four years, arguing a strong nation can endure this cycle. The remarks frame political volatility as a recurring test.
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France
Germany
You can’t bargain with skyjackers
Ralph de Toledano argues that no government should negotiate with hijackers to keep air travel safe. He cites the Athens Air France hijacking and Ugandan leader Amin’s alleged support, warning that such tacit sanction encourages future attacks and endangers international aviation. He urges UN action and a shift in power to deter further terrorism.
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Washington
Air France
Athens
Paris
Uganda
Tdi Amin
Amin
Ard
Chistes Sarantin
Entebbe Raid Reframes Terrorism Fight and Deterrence
The Entebbe hostage rescue exposed Israeli planning and bold action against hijackers backed by Idi Amin. It reshaped views on state responses to terrorism, the death penalty, and UN stance while highlighting risks to hostages and enduring global tensions. The operation underscored the costs of sanctuary, risks for regimes aiding terrorists, and the evolving balance between security and sovereignty.
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Blow & Numireu Perxins
Amin
Amun
Israel
Kampala
Libya
United Nations
Convraniat
U.N
Entebbe
Nairobi
Kenya
Uganda
Nto
Carter Talks Veep Interviews Reveal Common Job Questions
In 1996 Carter interviews six potential running mates, describing them through corporate interview scenes. The dialogue highlights resumes, impressions, hobbies, and the heartbeat away from the White House, portraying the process as standard job selection rather than mystique.
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Jimmy Carter
U.S
Senate
White House
Carter
Hazel
Feud Over Hunger Aid Warps U.S. Policy View
Washington window reports a clash between Environmental Fund and Bread for the World over how the United States should respond to world hunger. The Fund argues population growth outpaces food production and condemns charity as insufficient, while Bread for the World counters that triage and lifeboat ethics threaten aid.
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United States
Environmental Fund
Ecology
Bread For the World
Christian Citizens Organization
U.S
Eugene Carson Blake
World Council of Churches
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Zbigniew Brzezinski
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