Crane launches 1980 presidential bid pledging tax cut and deregulation
Rep. Philip M. Crane announces at a Senate-adjacent press conference his 1980 bid, pledging to liberate Americans from confiscatory taxation and excessive regulation. He positions himself as frontrunner while Reagan remains the main conservative anchor, noting Crane is 20 years younger at 47.
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Resignation of Aide Margaret Costanza Rocks Carter Inner Circle
Margaret Costanza, a sharp tongued presidential aide, resigns after 18 months of near outsider status in the Carter White House. She delivered a handwritten letter of resignation on Monday amid dwindling influence and ongoing tensions within the administration.
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Costanza resigns from White House after clashes with Carter
Costanza resigns following a publicized dispute with President Carter over travel and staff reductions. The move followed friction with Gerald Rafshoon and a shift of duties away from minority outreach. She faced health concerns after long workdays and was replaced in part by Anne Wexler.
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