Reagan aims to cut Ford lead at weekend conventions
Ronald Reagan projects winning 51 of 63 delegates up for grabs this weekend in Minnesota Montana New Mexico and Idaho to halve Ford's 80 percent delegate edge and push uncommitted delegates toward his camp. He will attend all but New Mexico events and meet Betty Ford in Minnesota. Uncommitted delegates in Mississippi and Wyoming also slated. Ford holds 1 008 of 1 130 delegates. Reagan 928 with 161 uncommitted. If the weekend goes Reagan’s way he nears Ford by about 41 delegates but Ford remains short of the nomination.
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Senate panel rejects Buckley refund request
The Senate Rules Committee rejected Sen. James L. Buckley’s request for $11,599 in out-of-pocket expenses from a unit challenging the 1974 campaign finance law. Buckley’s sought payment covers the remaining balance of about $38,000, largely paid via contributions. Reagan faces a busy week with primary delegate races in Mississippi Minnesota Wyoming Montana Idaho and New Mexico shaping the convention slate.
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Tunney names new campaign chief in California bid
Sen John Tunney selects Hadley Rolf as campaign director to lead his Los Angeles staff while emphasizing his California identity. Rolf shifts from Washington where he ran the office and previously served as Tunney’s press secretary in prior campaigns. Tunney says Rolf’s experience surpasses his predecessor Dan Smith and vows to spend more time with Californians as he campaigns across the state.
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Nine presidential candidates lose federal matching funds
The Federal Election Commission ruled nine candidates inactive and ineligible for new matching funds, except to pay campaign debts, after they left active nomination races. The list includes Udall Jackson Wallace Church, with Carter Ford Reagan and Brown still active for matching funds.
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California High Court Upholds Ban on Public Funds for Campaign Use
The California Supreme Court reaffirmed that public agencies cannot spend public funds to promote partisan positions in elections. Officials may be personally liable to repay misused funds. The ruling concerned a taxpayer suit over a $290 million bond approved June 4, 1974 for park land and recreational facilities acquisition.
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