Republicans show tepid support for Ford over Reagan
Republicans in Congress express mixed backing for Gerald Ford against Ronald Reagan, with many officials openly preferring Ford only by comparison and fearing backlash in their districts. After a string of tactical missteps, Congress opened its election year with three defeats for the President, signaling shallow enthusiasm in his bid for renomination.
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Reagan Defends Record On Extremism In Dartmouth Stop
Ronald Reagan, turning 65, says there is no evidence of radicalism or right wing extremism in his record and rejects any link to the 1964 Goldwater debacle. He plans a Greensboro campaign stop as the primary cycle continues. Ford counters with a New Hampshire blitz to boost momentum and exposure before the first primary.
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