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Wallace shifts image as third party bid reshapes 1972 race
The piece portrays George Wallace as a rebranded figure who has softened his defiant image yet remains a potent third party contender. It notes his Florida primary plan, possible American Independent nomination, and strategy to siphon votes from Nixon while courting Deep South states. It highlights his marriage to Cornelia Ellis and a more polished persona.
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