Eight primaries mark campaigns final roundup
Associated Press report by Walter R. Mears notes Reagan secured the Republican nomination with no opposition and Carter leads with 1,584 nominating votes. Eight Democratic primaries on Tuesday include California Ohio and New Jersey as Kennedy fights to deny Carter a strong win. Carter expects to clinch a majority of delegates including 161 from Ohio, aiming to surpass 1,666 total and seal the nomination.
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Kennedy Campaign Irony Highlights Moon Landing Tie
Kennedy staffers welcomed an ironic TV ad showing an Apollo capsule as the nation marked progress yet faced stalled momentum in his long shot presidential bid. Aides say Kennedy remains fatigued but committed, grateful for wife Joan’s support, while frustrated at not securing dialogue with President Carter on key economic and foreign policy issues.
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Montgomery Alabama AP veteran leader George Corley Wallace the 60 year old former three term Alabama governor is out of office and away from the campaign limelight. He voted for Carter in Alabama's March 11 primary but will wait and see about November. He warns that a third party run requires a clear issue broad support and funds.
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