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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1976
Page
7
The piece outlines early debate formats and reactions between Ford and Carter, noting Carter's counter challenge, Reagan and Ford support for debates by major networks, and Ford’s convention speech emphasizing progress and openness. It also covers Dole's vice presidential nomination, party unity rhetoric, and delegate voting patterns at the GOP gathering.
An AP poll shows a tight contest between Sen John Tunney and challenger J. Hayakawa in California. Tunney leads 44 to 43 with 13 percent undecided, while Democrats outnumber Republicans 57 to 36 and Hayakawa draws strong support from one in four Democrats. Field notes Hayden voters shifting to Hayakawa threaten Tunney’s seat.
Ronald Reagan joined Gerald Ford on stage at the Kansas City convention finale, pledging unity after a dashed bid and urging victory for Ford. Reagan distrusted the vice presidential draft and said he would continue public dialogue unless offered a role.
Former GOP chairman Dole hailed Ford as a unifier and likened Ford’s win to Eisenhower’s 1952 triumph. He praised Ford’s faith in the American people, said he has backing of Reagan allies, and expects to boost the ticket with Midwest ties and campaign skills. He noted he is not a household word but will introduce himself to voters.
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