Carter second-term bid dimmed by polling defeats
ABC News Harris Survey finds Carter trailing Reagan 51 to 44 and Baker 48 to 43 nationally, down from June leads. Despite energy plan efforts, cabinet changes, and consultations with 120 leaders, the president remains behind both Republicans with a weakened outlook for 1980.
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Kennedy dominates in ABC News Harris poll over Carter Reagan and Baker
In a wider margin than before Senator Edward Kennedy leads Reagan by 59 to 36 and Baker by 60 to 34, signaling a strong Kennedy edge over Carter as voters assess potential Senate and presidential outcomes. The survey notes Carter’s support slipping after a dramatic televised speech and cabinet shakeups.
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Carter Promise vs. Reality in Federal Workforce Cuts
President Carter pledged to cut the federal workforce in his October 24 address but by May the total number of civilian workers had risen to 2.9 million. Direct-control full-time staff fell by 28,212, yet about 40,000 part-time and temporary workers were hired, leaving a net rise of nearly 27,000 workers facing a ceiling next October.
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Rosalynn Carter and the president how much influence
A veteran columnist defends Rosalynn Carter against sexist portrayals and argues that she provides wise, humanizing influence to President Carter. He recalls decades of marriage, notes her role in White House outreach, and asserts that a leader’s judgment benefits from a trusted partner’s counsel.
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Volcker as Fed chair sparks debate on money and politics
A commentator weighs Volcker’s appointment, labeling him a Democrat yet a conservative on inflation and sound money. The piece critiques liberal stances, recalls past monetary policies, and questions why a capable technocrat left the NY Fed for a post with blamed outcomes. It highlights Rockefeller praise and the broader money machine dynamic.
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