Kennedy says Carter is front-runner as Iran crisis looms
Senator Kennedy on his campaign plane acknowledged President Carter leads the Democratic race as Iran crisis dominates. He expects a late winter or early spring shift toward economic issues to beat Carter, while noting fundraising remains challenging with a target of 2.2 million for the week. He cited donor hesitation to back the front-runner amid national unity concerns.
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GOP hopefuls chase Reagan in quiet 1980 start
The 1980 Republican presidential race centers on challenging Ronald Reagan as nine candidates vie for early wins in Iowa New Hampshire and other early states. John Connally George Bush Howard Baker John Anderson and others pivot to strong showings amid Iran hostage crisis shaping campaign themes.
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An AP NBC poll shows Carter widening lead on Kennedy among Democrats as Carter gains credibility over Iran crisis and Kennedy faces backlash for comments. The survey, amid the 1980 Democratic race with Brown, notes Carter's overall favorable rating rising to 70 percent while Kennedy triggers doubt with outspoken Iran remarks.
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