GOP mulls new way to pick VP candidates
GOP officials in Maryland and Arkansas push a sealed envelope plan to nominate three to five potential running mates before the convention. Ronald Reagan Howard Baker and John Connally back the idea with Connally planning to announce his top three choices 30 days before Detroit.
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More Hispanic Democrats Seek Delegates To Convention
David Lizarraga, president of the Hispanic American Democrats, aims to raise Hispanic delegates at the Democratic National Convention from 83 in 1976 to 500 in 1980. The California convention approved resolutions on immigration reform, warrants for raids, federal appointments, Puerto Rico statehood referendums, anti redlining, and a $5 billion housing push.
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Minnesota Republicans eye Blizzard Campaign as 1980 Race Opens
In Minnesota on February 26 the precinct caucuses will kick off the parties 1980 delegate selection with rapid straw polls and later tallies. GOP leaders say Minnesota remains a pivotal bellwether while Kennedy supporters work to build delegates despite Mondale dominance.
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