Hindsight on campaign shifts before the November election
The piece contemplates how campaign dynamics may change after national conventions. It weighs the Ford versus Carter race, notes Carter's warning about closer polls, and suggests a campaign focused on issues when both candidates lack White House records. It also hints at Nixon-era issues resurfacing and the eventual clarity of hindsight.
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Consistency and clash in the 1976 party platforms
George F. Will analyzes the Republican and Democratic platforms showing contradictions between limited government rhetoric and protectionist or expansive spending pledges. He notes the GOP hints at reform for subsidies and elderly care while promising cost-conscious governance, contrasting Democratic spending with Republican restraint.
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Agnew and the far right eye his legacy in hate speech
The column recounts how Agnew's public remarks and post resignation actions are seized on by hate groups to claim Jewish influence. It notes the reactions of anti-Semitic outlets, praise from extremists, and ongoing scrutiny by civil rights groups, alongside other political angles including Earl Butz and Georgia politicking.
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Momentum for Ford Triumphs at Convention
Washington column analyzes Ford’s nomination victory and outlines a nine point plan to capitalize on momentum. Ed Meese signals resilience as Ford aims to appeal beyond the convention with debates, messaging, and a sharper public image to deter Reagan forces and tilt toward an upset in November.
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