Ford and Carter slope toward decisive campaign battles
President Ford warns Carter foreign policy could be dangerous and costly, while Carter presses final swing through South Carolina and Illinois. Mondale and Dole trade lines on tax costs and fighting perceptions as a Harris poll signals shifting views among educated voters.
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Ford Carter race tightens as polls show shifts
In July Ford leads Carter among college educated voters 62 to 33 percent. A new tally before the third Ford Carter debate shows Ford ahead 51 to 38 among the group, with Carter’s lead narrowing from 29 points. Ford cites momentum and labor meet attendance in Portland Oregon, while Carter emphasizes environmental critique of Ford/Nixon records. Ford predicts a late surge as Carter plans final-week messaging.
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