Reaganites fight for strong platform as Ford pact reached
Republican platform talks in Kansas City center on foreign policy and economics language with Ford ally Robert Ray claiming broad agreement. Reagan conservatives led by Sen. Jesse Helms call the draft too weak and push 15 hardline positions including strong defense opposition to busing and abortion.
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Contested Delegates Face Legal Hurdles at GOP Convention
In Kansas City the race for the Republican nomination hinges on how state laws and party rules bind 2,259 delegates. With Ford and Reagan leading, many delegates may switch despite instructions. Ford backs a rules change, urging a June RNC adoption of a "Justice" resolution to honor binding primaries.
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Proposals Too Weak Allies Split Reagan Camp
Reagan urged drafters of the Republican platform to adopt strong conservative positions, but his allies called the proposals too weak and vowed to press for tougher language. Ford and Reagan faced a contested path to the nomination with seven days until the Kansas City convention where the platform fights loom.
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Platform Committee
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Connally questions VP bid amid milk fund flap
Former Texas Governor and Treasury Secretary John B. Connally says it is highly questionable he would accept the vice presidency if offered by Ford. He blasts three Republican congressmen over the milk fund case, calls them Republicans For Cannibalism, and defends his record while challenging rivals to disclose their own campaign contributions.
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Reagan proposes decentralizing power and postal competition
In an interview with Conservative Digest Reagan outlines ideas to decentralize decision making in cabinet departments if elected. He favors private postal delivery on an experimental basis and argues for less centralized control, urging leaders to avoid even the appearance of evil.
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Washington, D.C
Richardson Says He Is On Ford Running Mate List
Commerce Secretary Elliot Richardson confirmed his name on President Ford’s list of possible running mates. He described himself as a moderately progressive Republican and said he could attract independents and some Democrats to the Ford ticket while noting he’s not as liberal as Schweiker. He told Meet the Press he’s among those considered and could assemble data if the field narrows.
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