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Dole Says Reagan Must Be Challenged Early For Primaries
In Washington Bob Dole said the early 1980 primaries will decide if Reagan has the nomination sewn up. He named Reagan as front runner but asserted rivals must emerge soon to prevent a Carter-like sweep and noted experience as key. Dole reflected on past campaigning and the slim odds of assembling a winning coalition, listing potential rivals including Connally Bush Baker Weicker Crane and Thompson.
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