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Thompson Eyes National Role From Illinois Governorship
At 40, Illinois Governor-elect Jim Thompson signals a national future while pledging to focus on state issues. He argues governors are rising as a political force, resists early presidential runs, and warns rivals like Connally against 1980 ambitions. George Romney observes from the table.
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James R. Thompson
Illinois
Thompson
Springfield
Georgia
Carter
George Romney
Michigan