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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1979

Page

7

Republicans Launch Massive Drive to Control the Senate

Washington reports the GOP with right wing groups launching a multi million dollar effort to unseat liberal Democratic incumbents in 1980. Targets include Church Bayh Culver Durkin McGovern and others with plans to erode incumbents' images before the election.

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Kennedy seeks practical leadership beyond labels in 1980 bid

In a presidential bid, Senator Edward M. Kennedy portrays himself as a pragmatic reformer, stressing deficit discipline while opposing wasteful spending. He aims to broaden Democratic support by partnering with the White House and Republicans, arguing problems demand practical solutions over ideological boxes.

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Carter not particular about photos

White House reporter Helen Thomas notes President Carter shows little vanity about photographs. Photographers have limited access, with Carter photographed mainly on cue or on special occasions. Observers say the toll of aging and stress shows in recent images of Carter during jogs and at events.

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