Wallace's Southern Base Ebbs As Carter Reagan Carry Primary
Wallace trails in the South amid dwindling support as Carter and Reagan gain from his anti bureaucracy stance. He cites health and wheelchair use from the 1972 assassination attempt as a factor fueling backlash. Kentucky and other border states show reduced Wallace delegates with runoffs possible in Alabama.
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Louisville
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Jimmy Carter
Florida
Carter
Ronald Reagan
Lace
Arkansas
Tennessee
Reagan
Kentucky
Jefferson County
Julian Carroll
Burnette
Arthur Bremer
Laurel, Md
Washington
Wallace poised for 1978 politics amid term limits and rumors
The report notes Alabama Governor Wallace cannot seek a third consecutive term and faces speculation about running in 1978 for governor or the Senate. Observers question his influence after a House vote setback on school tax revenue shifts and potential primary strength. Attorney notes potential insurance coverage changes for mobile homes on hurricane coast.
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Austin
UPI
John Hill
State Insurance Board
Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association
Wallace
Senate
Sen
John Sparkman
Alabama
State House
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