Carter's Pennsylvanian Victory Signals Shifting Democratic Pulse
Carter won in Pennsylvania drawing liberals moderates conservatives blacks and whites alike despite strong union backing and city machines. The piece frames a national trend toward a non Washingtonaligned candidate as the 1976 election unfolds amid a six week series of primaries led by Texas. It notes Labor's ambivalent grip on votes and the rise of Carter's evangelical appeal across diverse groups.
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FEC Filibuster Looms In Senate
Washington reports a Senate filibuster threatens final conference on a revived Federal Election Commission bill. The clash pits Big Labor against business PACs with unions seeking broader restrictions and corporations seeking looser rules, while President Ford leans toward veto and Reagan lukewarm stance shapes Senate pressure.
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Carter's Path to Nomination Faces Moral and Style Tests
The piece argues Carter’s vague stance on issues and reliance on charm may both sustain and imperil his bid. It questions Pennsylvania polling as unreliable, critiques his ambivalence on 14B and school integration, and notes his claimed religious experience as a potential source of awe and fear among voters.
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Hypocritical Capitol Hill busing row sparks private schooling critique
THE MCNAUGHT S YNDICATE Washington column criticizes politicians who back busing yet send their children to private schools. It names Sen Scoop Jackson and other leaders, noting many officials preserve private education while publicly supporting integration. The piece argues private schools shield children from violent urban public schools and condemns forced busing.
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Oklahoma Democrats Face Odd Uncommitted Lineup
The Sooner Cynic notes Oklahoma Democrats swing from Fred Harris to Hubert Humphrey amid a confusing uncommitted stance. Carl Albert denies liquor consumption this year as liquor-by-the-drink sponsors seek endorsements. Politicians warn of media events where candidates urge radio audiences to watch TV shows that attack local papers.
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