Reagan Fight Looms at GOP Convention Over Running Mate Rule
At the Republican National Convention in Kansas City Ford nears the nomination threshold. Reagan allies push to require running mates before balloting and challenge the foreign policy plank. Keynote speaker Baker blasts Democrats over Watergate while Buckley declines a third bid. A Ford delegate reports a $2500 bribe attempt to switch votes.
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Ford Edges Closer to Victory as Delegates Sign On
Ford gains 10 votes in 24 hours to reach 1,127 delegates, three short of the 1,130 needed for the Republican nomination. Reagan holds 1,036 with 96 uncommitted. Several delegates from Illinois Wyoming Missouri Pennsylvania Delaware Virginia Louisiana New York West Virginia South Carolina switch to Ford amid convention pressure. Delaware Sen. Charles Hughes cites electability. St. Louisan William Skaggs says the move aims to maximize impact. Some Ford backers favor a Ford Reagan ticket for VP.
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Reagan Attacks Ford Foreign Policy At Convention
Reagan challenges Ford Kissinger policy in a bid to test platform strength before the Republican convention. He argues detente failures and unilateral concessions, aiming to force Ford to defend or alter policy as delegates weigh support and possible Ford Reagan pairing.
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