Carter Gains Ground as Brown Emerges From 60s Shadow
The New York convention scene shows Jerry Brown appealing to discontented Democrats while Carter appeals to a broader audience. Brown emphasizes 1960s themes with Cesar Chavez symbolism and anti Carter sentiment, potentially challenging Carter as Udall shifts to humor and support.
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Gag rule debate shifts as jurists question media influence
In a talk to editors at the American Society of Newspaper Editors, Judge William J. Bauer argued judges and journalists overstate media impact on jurors. Surveys show 94 percent of prospective jurors recall nothing about cases, suggesting gag orders may need rethinking amid First and Sixth Amendment tensions.
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Mondale Acknowledged as Lucky Despite Setbacks
Fritz Mondale is portrayed as fortunate and appealing despite early career losses and a challenging presidential bid. He is praised for decency, openness, and focus on education, family values, and social issues, while critics doubted his viability in national politics.
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The Turning Point Jeffersons Battle for the Presidency
Washington journalist Frank van der Linden presents new material on the 1800 election close call between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. The book documents how near the young republic came to dictatorship, highlighting Hamiltons pivotal role and the Bicentennial context.
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The Turning Point: Burr Jefferson and Liberty’s Fate
The Turning Point analyzes the Burr duel with Jefferson and Hamilton’s warnings, contrasting Gore Vidal’s portrait with Van der Linden’s documented events. It unfolds Bayard’s decisive vote and a love story between Margaret Bayard and Samuel Harrison Smith, framing America's early political struggle.
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