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Connally Nears Republican Shift Amid 1976 Presidential Hope
John B. Connally, returning to Houston after serving as treasury secretary, is reportedly poised to switch from Democrat to Republican. Observers see the move as a sign of a restless political ambition with a possible 1976 presidential bid, backed by Nixon’s high regard and substantial private influence in Texas business circles.
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