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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1976

Page

4

Mississippi Ford Shift Threatens Reagan Nomination

Mississippi delegates move toward endorsing Ford, with Clarke Reed signaling possible majority support. Ford aides Project a quick conversion before the Kansas City convention as Reagan's delegate edge narrows, while Reed emphasizes pragmatism and regional influence.

Reagan backers favor Connally for No 2 running mate

AP survey of 1,082 delegates shows John Connally as the top vice presidential choice among Reagan supporters, while Ford backers lean toward Reagan or the current ticket. Overall, 60 percent of delegates declined to pick a VP. Reagan and Ford indicate openness to convention selection in Kansas City. Connally led among Reagan fans. Baker and Rockefeller also named by some delegates.

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