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Ford Turns Aside Right Wing Challenge to 1976 Nomination
White House aides say Ford has blunted a right wing bid for the 1976 Republican nomination and will shift to a moderate stance to broaden appeal. Reagan could still press a primary in New Hampshire and Florida, but conservatives may not rally as they did for Goldwater. Ford’s position, seen as conservative yet pragmatic, has drawn support from main street Republicans and some Capitol Hill conservatives.
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