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Ford Faces Rough 1976 Path Amid Campaign Struggles
President Ford enters 1976 facing weak polls, a fractious campaign, and battles with Congress. Reagan's rising lead, a GOP rightward challenge, and a Cabinet shakeup with Schlesinger and Colby mark a turbulent White House year. Ford defends foreign policy gains while domestic programs stall and Rockefeller exits the ticket decision.
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UPI
Gerald R. Ford
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
Ronald Reagan
California
White House
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James R. Schlesinger
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William E. Colby
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