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Thompson Eyes National GOP Rise From Illinois Gubernatorial Run
In a December 6 1976 AP dispatch Jim Thompson, then 40 and about to take office as Illinois governor, outlined a plan to build a national political future. He urged restraint on early presidential talks, predicted a governor-led era, and challenged rivals while arguing for a cautious path toward 1980. The piece also notes Britten's death and broader Republican dynamics, including Connally's leadership questions.
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