Republican nominee projection at GOP convention
A UPI caption notes a Republican presidential candidate predicted to surpass the required delegate total before the GOP convention, signaling strong momentum toward clinching the nomination.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1976
Page
6
Ford Reagan battle centers on uncommitted delegates
Washington AP reports the Ford Reagan contest for the GOP nomination focuses on uncommitted delegates. Ford claims 1,103 of 1,130 needed for first ballot victory, while Reagan cites at least 10 new delegates and predicts a win. Hints of running mate deliberations and economic and ethical themes frame Ford campaign messaging.
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Washington
President
Reagan
Ford
Rogers C.B. Morton
Associated Press
Carter Unification Drive Lands AFL-CIO Endorsement
Washington AP Carter wins AFL-CIO backing for 1976 bid as George Meany declares labor unity behind Carter. Endorsement cites desire to change the economic picture and fault lines with Ford policies. Teamsters previously GOP but shifting amid hard-hat backing for Carter.
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Washington
House of Labor
Jimm Carter
Afl-Ci
Federation
George Meany
Georgia
Teamsters
Richard Nixon
Frankitzsimmons
Ford
Carter
American Labor Movement
Gerald Ford
Meany
Afl-Cio
George McGovern
McGovern
Nixon
Executive Council
Ford stands behind pardon at White House news conference
President Ford defends the Nixon pardon as in the national interest and says voters will decide if it becomes a campaign issue. He praised the decision, pledged new Watergate reform legislation, and noted the Nixon matter should not derail focus on economic and Vietnam issues. African elephants sleep standing and may stay on their feet for decades.
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White House
North Lawn
Carter
Reagan
Nelson A. Rockefeller
John Sears
Washington
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Afl-Cio
Labor Federation
Jimmy Carter
Ite House
Ronald Reagan
United States
Southeast Asia
Congress
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Anpmore
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Behind Pardon
Lady Pepperell
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Martex
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