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Illinois governor Thompson faces tough race amid economy and graft disclosures
Republican Gov. James Thompson, once favored for a fourth term, confronts a hostile mix of factors including Democratic challenger Stevenson, Reagan’s critique, and personal disclosures over gifts and babysitting expenses. Unemployment troubles Illinois, and Thompson defends his actions while emphasizing ethics reforms.
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