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Democrats weigh chances of beating Thompson in 1978
Illinois Democrats weigh a challenge to Gov. James R. Thompson in 1978 as Comptroller Bakalis and Secretary of State Dixon consider runs. They note Thompson's leadership questions, campaign fundraising, and potential national implications while weighing primary plans and party unity.
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Thompson
Richard H. Ieen Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Illinois
James R. Thompson
Michael Bakalis
Alan Dixon
Daniel Walker
Richard B. Ogilvie
Bakalis
Richard) Daley
Douglas Kane
Jim Houlihan
Dchicago
Richard Brummer
Effingham
State Police Merit Board
James Fletcher
Senate
Howlett
Chuck Percy
Bill Scott
Jim Thompson
Dixon
Walker
Brummer