Conservatism Gains Ground as Voters Reassess Government Role
A survey of political figures shows a shift toward social conservatism and pragmatic voter attitudes. Gallup data place 47 percent right of center, with 32 percent left and 10 percent middle, amid debates on Great Society programs and Vietnam's legacy.
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Grandpa Goddard Seeks Mexican Bride After Two Wives
William Goddard, 81, of Lakemore Ohio, plans to advertise for a wife in Mexican papers hoping for a better pool. His daughter and a restaurant waitress will teach him Spanish to aid life in Mexico. He sets an age range 21 to 80, aiming for a wider candidate pool.
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New Right leaders forge nationwide conservative coalition
Falls Church based Richard A. Viguerie leads a tight knit group using direct mail to mobilize a new conservative coalition. They aim to elect conservatives to Congress and the White House while building grass roots lobbies across all 435 districts.
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