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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1976
Page
7
The debate centers on unemployment and inflation as Carter pushes jobs programs, housing, and tax reform while Ford stresses private sector growth, tax cuts, and a balanced budget. They spar over Nixon pardon, energy policy, and government spending with little humor or sharp personal clashes.
President Ford and Senator Carter defended their performances after a televised debate in Philadelphia. Ford said momentum favors his campaign and predicted stronger results in national defense and foreign policy, while Carter argued he highlighted Ford's leadership absence and its impact on Americans. Attended by about 90 million viewers, the event drew mixed reactions from supporters and aides, with Ford’s aide praising a strong showing and Carter’s team noting early nerves but overall command after minutes.
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