- Ronald Reagan won the Texas Republican primary in a landslide, capturing nearly all of the state's delegates, dealing a major setback to President Gerald Ford's campaign.
- Reagan benefited from conservative Southern strategy and support from conservative Democrats who crossed over to vote for him in the Republican primary.
- Reagan emphasized issues like national security and opposition to détente, criticism of Kissinger, opposition to oil price controls, and criticism of plans for the Panama Canal.
- The Texas win gave Reagan's campaign a dramatic reprieve and put the nomination fight back in doubt, though Ford still led in the overall delegate count.
The article analyzes Donald Trump's prospects of becoming US President. It notes that Trump has built his brand on the TV show "The Apprentice" but portrays America in dire terms. While some see Trump as erratic, he leads polls for the Republican nomination as voters are angry at politicians. However, outsider candidates rarely win nominations. The article also points out that Trump's story of being self-made is misleading as he inherited wealth from his father and had business failures, though he is still very wealthy. The author believes Hillary Clinton would defeat Trump in the general election if they were opponents.
Nevada hosted an event with all three Democratic presidential candidates - Hillary Clinton, Martin O'Malley, and Bernie Sanders - speaking to appeal to Nevada voters ahead of the state's caucuses. Nevada's caucuses are significant as the state has more diversity than Iowa and New Hampshire, with only 74% of likely Democratic voters being white. The candidates spoke about their platforms and goals, while stressing the importance of not allowing Republicans to take control of the White House or Senate in order to enact their policies.
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The document summarizes the results of the 2014 midterm elections in the United States and its impact on American Jews. It discusses how:
- Republicans won control of the Senate and House of Representatives, while American Jews continued to strongly support Democratic candidates by around 70%.
- A poll by J Street found that American Jewish voters prioritize domestic issues over Israel and support a two-state solution and Iran nuclear deal.
- The lone Jewish Republican in the House of Representatives was reelected, maintaining that party's very small share of the Jewish vote.
Ronald Reagan challenged incumbent President Gerald Ford for the 1976 Republican nomination after Ford pardoned Richard Nixon. Although Ford had more establishment support, Reagan campaigned hard in New Hampshire and portrayed himself as a fresh start from the Watergate scandal. Reagan lost the nomination to Ford but gained national attention. In 1980, Reagan won the Republican nomination against George H.W. Bush and others. He defeated incumbent Democrat Jimmy Carter in the general election by portraying Carter as unable to improve the struggling economy and asking "Are you better off than you were four years ago?". Reagan was re-elected by a landslide in 1984 against Democrat Walter Mondale.
Four local observers provide predictions for the 2016 US presidential election:
1) Stan Harper predicts Hillary Clinton will be the Democratic nominee and face Chris Christie as the Republican nominee, with Christie winning in a close race. However, he is interested to see how Rand Paul campaigns and messages to voters.
2) Tracy Leach also predicts Clinton as the Democratic nominee but believes Rand Paul could prevail as the Republican nominee by appealing across party lines.
3) Gene Tackett thinks Clinton will be the Democratic nominee because the tea party has marginalized Republicans' ability to win nationally.
4) Jeremy Adams argues that changing demographics and the electoral college math favor Democrats, predicting nominations of Clinton and Chris Christie but
The article analyzes Donald Trump's prospects of becoming US President. It notes that Trump has built his brand on the TV show "The Apprentice" but portrays America in dire terms. While some see Trump as erratic, he leads polls for the Republican nomination as voters are angry at politicians. However, outsider candidates rarely win nominations. The article also points out that Trump's story of being self-made is misleading as he inherited wealth from his father and had business failures, though he is still very wealthy. The author believes Hillary Clinton would defeat Trump in the general election if they were opponents.
Nevada hosted an event with all three Democratic presidential candidates - Hillary Clinton, Martin O'Malley, and Bernie Sanders - speaking to appeal to Nevada voters ahead of the state's caucuses. Nevada's caucuses are significant as the state has more diversity than Iowa and New Hampshire, with only 74% of likely Democratic voters being white. The candidates spoke about their platforms and goals, while stressing the importance of not allowing Republicans to take control of the White House or Senate in order to enact their policies.
DuBow Digest Germany Edition November 2014 12dubowdigest
The document summarizes the results of the 2014 midterm elections in the United States and its impact on American Jews. It discusses how:
- Republicans won control of the Senate and House of Representatives, while American Jews continued to strongly support Democratic candidates by around 70%.
- A poll by J Street found that American Jewish voters prioritize domestic issues over Israel and support a two-state solution and Iran nuclear deal.
- The lone Jewish Republican in the House of Representatives was reelected, maintaining that party's very small share of the Jewish vote.
Ronald Reagan challenged incumbent President Gerald Ford for the 1976 Republican nomination after Ford pardoned Richard Nixon. Although Ford had more establishment support, Reagan campaigned hard in New Hampshire and portrayed himself as a fresh start from the Watergate scandal. Reagan lost the nomination to Ford but gained national attention. In 1980, Reagan won the Republican nomination against George H.W. Bush and others. He defeated incumbent Democrat Jimmy Carter in the general election by portraying Carter as unable to improve the struggling economy and asking "Are you better off than you were four years ago?". Reagan was re-elected by a landslide in 1984 against Democrat Walter Mondale.
Four local observers provide predictions for the 2016 US presidential election:
1) Stan Harper predicts Hillary Clinton will be the Democratic nominee and face Chris Christie as the Republican nominee, with Christie winning in a close race. However, he is interested to see how Rand Paul campaigns and messages to voters.
2) Tracy Leach also predicts Clinton as the Democratic nominee but believes Rand Paul could prevail as the Republican nominee by appealing across party lines.
3) Gene Tackett thinks Clinton will be the Democratic nominee because the tea party has marginalized Republicans' ability to win nationally.
4) Jeremy Adams argues that changing demographics and the electoral college math favor Democrats, predicting nominations of Clinton and Chris Christie but
Christopher Pauli-Garcia predicts that Hillary Clinton will win Florida in the 2016 presidential election with 50.5% of the vote compared to Donald Trump's 49.5%. This prediction is based on recent polls showing Clinton ahead in Florida, the historically tight margins in past Florida elections, and Clinton's strong support from Hispanic and African-American voters. Clinton has also spent more on campaigning in Florida and has more field offices in the state than Trump.
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Red Meets Blue Left Rt Perspective On 2008 ElectionBennet Kelley
The document discusses predictions for the 2008 US election between Obama and McCain. It outlines ways each candidate could win based on polling in key states, and factors like voter turnout and demographics that favor Obama. Congressional predictions suggest Democrats will maintain control of both houses but may not expand majorities. The summary concludes by noting the difficulty of predicting elections and citing past inaccurate predictions.
On November 8, 2016 citizens of the United States of America vote for the next President and we have front-row seats. This presentation features American English, basic to trending vocabulary. Please clap. Your comments are welcome and so are embeds, likes, clips and shares.
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Did the Kamala Harris Flip-Flop on Weed Just Put Legalization in Trouble?Evergreen Buzz
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This document appears to be a report analyzing Twitter data related to various political hashtags from August 26th to September 1st, 2014. It provides statistics on the number of tweets found for each hashtag, the most frequent words in tweets, and performs sentiment analysis to classify tweets as positive, negative or neutral. It also identifies the top users tweeting about specific hashtags and gives examples of recent tweets.
Jeff Kottkamp for Attorney General of FLorida/REPUBLICANjenkan04
Jeff KottKamp on the issues for Attorney General of Florida
Candidates personal History
Presented by The Highlands Tea Party http://thehighlandsteaparty.com /
Prepared by John Nelson
The 2016 United States elections will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. During this presidential election year, the President of the United States and Vice President will be elected. In addition, elections will be held for all 435 voting-member seats in the United States House of Representatives (as well as all 6 non-voting delegate seats) and 34 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate. Twelve state governorships, two territorial governorships, and numerous other state and local elections will also be contested.
The United States presidential election of 2016 will be the 58th quadrennial U.S. presidential election. The current electoral vote distribution was determined by the 2010 census. Presidential electors who will elect the President and Vice President of the United States will be chosen; a simple majority (270) of the 538 electoral votes are required to win the election. The incumbent president, Democrat Barack Obama, is ineligible to be elected to a third term due to term limits established by the Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution. There are numerous potential candidates in the Republican Party, Democratic Party, and among third parties. Assuming Barack Obama serves out his full term, the winner of this election will become the 45th President of the United States.
Rafael Edward “Ted” Cruz (born December 22, 1970) is the junior United States Senator from Texas. Elected in 2012, he is the first Cuban American or Latino to hold the office of US Senator from Texas. Cruz is a member of the Republican Party. He served as Solicitor General of Texas from 2003 to May 2008, after being appointed by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott. Between 1999 and 2003, Cruz served as the director of the Office of Policy Planning at the Federal Trade Commission, an Associate Deputy Attorney General at the United States Department of Justice, and as Domestic Policy Advisor to U.S. President George W. Bush on the 2000 Bush-Cheney campaign. Cruz was also an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, where he taught U.S. Supreme Court litigation, from 2004 to 2009.
He was the first Hispanic Solicitor General in Texas, the youngest Solicitor General of Texas, and the longest-serving Solicitor General in Texas’ history. Cruz is one of three Latinos in the Senate; the others — also Americans of Cuban ancestry — are fellow Republican Marco Rubio of Florida and Democrat Bob Menendez of New Jersey.
The document discusses the roots and history of the Bloods and Crips gangs in Los Angeles. It traces their origins to the Black Panther Party and other activist groups from the 1960s/70s that were disrupted by the government. Tension between the Crips and newly formed Bloods led to an ongoing gang war over the decades. In the 1990s, the Rodney King riots briefly united them against police brutality before authorities again broke up their collaboration. Today the gang problem continues to impact communities and solutions proposed include improved education, activism by former members, and investing in poor neighborhoods.
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The document discusses corruption related to the drug trade in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It notes that a government agency concluded 95% of Afghan Taliban drugs transit through Pakistan, but the US and NATO have ignored this issue. Others in the discussion note that drug money funds terror groups and political systems, and that the drug trade generates hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Some argue powerful interests have allowed the drug trade to continue for strategic and financial reasons.
Clinton PAC hits Trump on sexism in ad, deploys $1M online armyJohn-Paul Padovano
Correct the Record, a super PAC supporting Hillary Clinton, released a new attack ad highlighting sexist comments made by Donald Trump. The PAC also plans to spend $1 million on its "Barrier Breakers" program to counter negative social media posts about Clinton. The PAC is headed by David Brock, who was once a harsh critic of the Clintons but has since become one of Clinton's most ardent supporters. Brock uses his experience in opposition research and attack ads to benefit Clinton's campaign through Correct the Record.
Democrats have won recent elections but face historical headwinds in 2010. Republicans are spending millions on attack ads through outside groups. The DCCC plans to stay on offense, highlight Republican problems, and capitalize on the weak Republican brand. Recent special elections show Democrats effectively countering Republican messages and energizing voters. The tea party movement presents challenges for Republicans by pushing extreme candidates and splitting the Republican vote with third party candidates. Questionable Republican candidates in some races could also aid Democrats. Support for Democratic candidates is encouraged.
On Election Day of 2014, Republicans won a big victory. And it really was a “Wave” victory, bigger than 2010 in a lot of important ways despite the fact that you'd never know it listening to the mainstream media.
Just because it was more or less expected doesn't make it less of a major thrashing than 2010 was.
One of the reasons it was so big and so important is that the GOP didn't win the same way everywhere. In 2010 the pattern was pretty consistent across the country.
In 2014 Republicans again won big, but it's a little more complicated how. And that's important as we look toward 2016 and beyond.
Obama thinks the election wasn't about him. Some political scientists are already trying to make hand-waving arguments that Republicans didn't win groups that exit polls show they won.
So, what should Republicans take from the 2014 Election? Here are five important lessons:
1) Obama's policies were on the ballot, as he said. But to dismiss 2014 as only about Obama is both to diminish the massive size of the Republican victory and to miss the important lessons of the election. This was a complete rejection of Democrats and liberal policies.
2) The return of working class whites (aka, Reagan Democrats, Angry White Males, Tea Party Voters) to the polls proves that 2010 was not a fluke and teaches Republicans an important lesson for 2016:
The GOP must have a nominee, and candidates up and down the ballot, who can connect with this populist voting block.
3) Despite their vaunted turnout technology, Democrats didn't fully get the Obama coalition to the polls. This raises real questions about the replicability of African American turnout without Obama at the top of the ticket.
Where Democrats did get other parts of their coalition out, the messaging required likely cost them more votes elsewhere than it earned them in turnout (e.g., Udall in Colorado).
4) The GOP has messages and candidates who can win in a diverse array of states. The message of a David Perdue in Georgia, a Greg Abbott in Texas, and a Larry Hogan in Maryland shared some basic similarities. But they were also each somewhat unique to the candidate and situation.
5) Outside of African Americans (persuading whom is going to be the work of many campaigns) 2014 proved that Republicans can win Asians nationally and can come very close to splitting Hispanics in a race with the right message and campaign.
The myth of Republicans as the white party is just that: a myth. Toward that point, the GOP must continue a robust campaign toward all demographic groups.
Rand Paul gave a speech at UC Berkeley criticizing the CIA for potentially spying on Congress. He said the CIA director's denials of wrongdoing are not reassuring. Meanwhile, legislation in Kentucky would allow Paul to run for reelection to the Senate and for president simultaneously in 2016. Paul also said President Obama should be more concerned about abuses of domestic spying given the history of spying on civil rights leaders.
Barack Obama was elected as the first African American president, breaking down a long-standing racial barrier in American politics. Obama defeated John McCain by tapping into voter frustration with the struggling economy and ongoing war in Iraq. Obama's victory along with Democratic gains in Congress represented a significant political realignment, with the Democrats now in their strongest position nationally since the 1970s.
This document provides an overview of key people in Donald Trump's administration, including family members and advisors. It outlines biographies of Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Tiffany Trump. It also profiles powerful advisors and supporters such as Mike Pence, Reince Priebus, Steve Bannon, Newt Gingrich, Rudy Giuliani, Jeff Sessions, and Mike Huckabee. The document groups the individuals and provides affiliations for each to help understand the relationships that may influence the Trump administration.
We Can Find Full Information About Latest Special Reports Politics News And Top Breaking News, Updates Politics News, Current Affairs And News Headlines Online, Current US Politics, US Political Parties, US Political System
This presentation discusses study skills and provides tips for being successful in university. It covers maintaining self-motivation, socializing positively to expand one's network and knowledge, and overcoming ego to make the right friends. The presentation encourages audience feedback to improve future presentations.
On March 20, 2015, a total solar eclipse occurred that was visible from parts of northern Europe and the North Atlantic. The path of totality crossed over the Faroe Islands and northern Norway, where observers witnessed over 2 minutes of totality. Parts of Europe experienced varying degrees of a partial solar eclipse. This was the last total solar eclipse visible from Europe until August 12, 2026. The eclipse coincided with the March equinox and a new supermoon.
Christopher Pauli-Garcia predicts that Hillary Clinton will win Florida in the 2016 presidential election with 50.5% of the vote compared to Donald Trump's 49.5%. This prediction is based on recent polls showing Clinton ahead in Florida, the historically tight margins in past Florida elections, and Clinton's strong support from Hispanic and African-American voters. Clinton has also spent more on campaigning in Florida and has more field offices in the state than Trump.
The American Presidency Project contains the most comprehensive collection of resources ... Presidential Elections Data: ... click the slide share on election year for detail .
Red Meets Blue Left Rt Perspective On 2008 ElectionBennet Kelley
The document discusses predictions for the 2008 US election between Obama and McCain. It outlines ways each candidate could win based on polling in key states, and factors like voter turnout and demographics that favor Obama. Congressional predictions suggest Democrats will maintain control of both houses but may not expand majorities. The summary concludes by noting the difficulty of predicting elections and citing past inaccurate predictions.
On November 8, 2016 citizens of the United States of America vote for the next President and we have front-row seats. This presentation features American English, basic to trending vocabulary. Please clap. Your comments are welcome and so are embeds, likes, clips and shares.
http://planeta.wikispaces.com/usa2016
http://planeta.wikispaces.com/usa2016#lvdebate
Did the Kamala Harris Flip-Flop on Weed Just Put Legalization in Trouble?Evergreen Buzz
Will we see marijuana legalization, read this https://cannabis.net/blog/opinion/did-kamala-harris-just-flipflop-on-marijuana-and-put-cannabis-legalization-in-trouble-in-americ
This document appears to be a report analyzing Twitter data related to various political hashtags from August 26th to September 1st, 2014. It provides statistics on the number of tweets found for each hashtag, the most frequent words in tweets, and performs sentiment analysis to classify tweets as positive, negative or neutral. It also identifies the top users tweeting about specific hashtags and gives examples of recent tweets.
Jeff Kottkamp for Attorney General of FLorida/REPUBLICANjenkan04
Jeff KottKamp on the issues for Attorney General of Florida
Candidates personal History
Presented by The Highlands Tea Party http://thehighlandsteaparty.com /
Prepared by John Nelson
The 2016 United States elections will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. During this presidential election year, the President of the United States and Vice President will be elected. In addition, elections will be held for all 435 voting-member seats in the United States House of Representatives (as well as all 6 non-voting delegate seats) and 34 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate. Twelve state governorships, two territorial governorships, and numerous other state and local elections will also be contested.
The United States presidential election of 2016 will be the 58th quadrennial U.S. presidential election. The current electoral vote distribution was determined by the 2010 census. Presidential electors who will elect the President and Vice President of the United States will be chosen; a simple majority (270) of the 538 electoral votes are required to win the election. The incumbent president, Democrat Barack Obama, is ineligible to be elected to a third term due to term limits established by the Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution. There are numerous potential candidates in the Republican Party, Democratic Party, and among third parties. Assuming Barack Obama serves out his full term, the winner of this election will become the 45th President of the United States.
Rafael Edward “Ted” Cruz (born December 22, 1970) is the junior United States Senator from Texas. Elected in 2012, he is the first Cuban American or Latino to hold the office of US Senator from Texas. Cruz is a member of the Republican Party. He served as Solicitor General of Texas from 2003 to May 2008, after being appointed by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott. Between 1999 and 2003, Cruz served as the director of the Office of Policy Planning at the Federal Trade Commission, an Associate Deputy Attorney General at the United States Department of Justice, and as Domestic Policy Advisor to U.S. President George W. Bush on the 2000 Bush-Cheney campaign. Cruz was also an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, where he taught U.S. Supreme Court litigation, from 2004 to 2009.
He was the first Hispanic Solicitor General in Texas, the youngest Solicitor General of Texas, and the longest-serving Solicitor General in Texas’ history. Cruz is one of three Latinos in the Senate; the others — also Americans of Cuban ancestry — are fellow Republican Marco Rubio of Florida and Democrat Bob Menendez of New Jersey.
The document discusses the roots and history of the Bloods and Crips gangs in Los Angeles. It traces their origins to the Black Panther Party and other activist groups from the 1960s/70s that were disrupted by the government. Tension between the Crips and newly formed Bloods led to an ongoing gang war over the decades. In the 1990s, the Rodney King riots briefly united them against police brutality before authorities again broke up their collaboration. Today the gang problem continues to impact communities and solutions proposed include improved education, activism by former members, and investing in poor neighborhoods.
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The document discusses corruption related to the drug trade in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It notes that a government agency concluded 95% of Afghan Taliban drugs transit through Pakistan, but the US and NATO have ignored this issue. Others in the discussion note that drug money funds terror groups and political systems, and that the drug trade generates hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Some argue powerful interests have allowed the drug trade to continue for strategic and financial reasons.
Clinton PAC hits Trump on sexism in ad, deploys $1M online armyJohn-Paul Padovano
Correct the Record, a super PAC supporting Hillary Clinton, released a new attack ad highlighting sexist comments made by Donald Trump. The PAC also plans to spend $1 million on its "Barrier Breakers" program to counter negative social media posts about Clinton. The PAC is headed by David Brock, who was once a harsh critic of the Clintons but has since become one of Clinton's most ardent supporters. Brock uses his experience in opposition research and attack ads to benefit Clinton's campaign through Correct the Record.
Democrats have won recent elections but face historical headwinds in 2010. Republicans are spending millions on attack ads through outside groups. The DCCC plans to stay on offense, highlight Republican problems, and capitalize on the weak Republican brand. Recent special elections show Democrats effectively countering Republican messages and energizing voters. The tea party movement presents challenges for Republicans by pushing extreme candidates and splitting the Republican vote with third party candidates. Questionable Republican candidates in some races could also aid Democrats. Support for Democratic candidates is encouraged.
On Election Day of 2014, Republicans won a big victory. And it really was a “Wave” victory, bigger than 2010 in a lot of important ways despite the fact that you'd never know it listening to the mainstream media.
Just because it was more or less expected doesn't make it less of a major thrashing than 2010 was.
One of the reasons it was so big and so important is that the GOP didn't win the same way everywhere. In 2010 the pattern was pretty consistent across the country.
In 2014 Republicans again won big, but it's a little more complicated how. And that's important as we look toward 2016 and beyond.
Obama thinks the election wasn't about him. Some political scientists are already trying to make hand-waving arguments that Republicans didn't win groups that exit polls show they won.
So, what should Republicans take from the 2014 Election? Here are five important lessons:
1) Obama's policies were on the ballot, as he said. But to dismiss 2014 as only about Obama is both to diminish the massive size of the Republican victory and to miss the important lessons of the election. This was a complete rejection of Democrats and liberal policies.
2) The return of working class whites (aka, Reagan Democrats, Angry White Males, Tea Party Voters) to the polls proves that 2010 was not a fluke and teaches Republicans an important lesson for 2016:
The GOP must have a nominee, and candidates up and down the ballot, who can connect with this populist voting block.
3) Despite their vaunted turnout technology, Democrats didn't fully get the Obama coalition to the polls. This raises real questions about the replicability of African American turnout without Obama at the top of the ticket.
Where Democrats did get other parts of their coalition out, the messaging required likely cost them more votes elsewhere than it earned them in turnout (e.g., Udall in Colorado).
4) The GOP has messages and candidates who can win in a diverse array of states. The message of a David Perdue in Georgia, a Greg Abbott in Texas, and a Larry Hogan in Maryland shared some basic similarities. But they were also each somewhat unique to the candidate and situation.
5) Outside of African Americans (persuading whom is going to be the work of many campaigns) 2014 proved that Republicans can win Asians nationally and can come very close to splitting Hispanics in a race with the right message and campaign.
The myth of Republicans as the white party is just that: a myth. Toward that point, the GOP must continue a robust campaign toward all demographic groups.
Rand Paul gave a speech at UC Berkeley criticizing the CIA for potentially spying on Congress. He said the CIA director's denials of wrongdoing are not reassuring. Meanwhile, legislation in Kentucky would allow Paul to run for reelection to the Senate and for president simultaneously in 2016. Paul also said President Obama should be more concerned about abuses of domestic spying given the history of spying on civil rights leaders.
Barack Obama was elected as the first African American president, breaking down a long-standing racial barrier in American politics. Obama defeated John McCain by tapping into voter frustration with the struggling economy and ongoing war in Iraq. Obama's victory along with Democratic gains in Congress represented a significant political realignment, with the Democrats now in their strongest position nationally since the 1970s.
This document provides an overview of key people in Donald Trump's administration, including family members and advisors. It outlines biographies of Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Tiffany Trump. It also profiles powerful advisors and supporters such as Mike Pence, Reince Priebus, Steve Bannon, Newt Gingrich, Rudy Giuliani, Jeff Sessions, and Mike Huckabee. The document groups the individuals and provides affiliations for each to help understand the relationships that may influence the Trump administration.
We Can Find Full Information About Latest Special Reports Politics News And Top Breaking News, Updates Politics News, Current Affairs And News Headlines Online, Current US Politics, US Political Parties, US Political System
This presentation discusses study skills and provides tips for being successful in university. It covers maintaining self-motivation, socializing positively to expand one's network and knowledge, and overcoming ego to make the right friends. The presentation encourages audience feedback to improve future presentations.
On March 20, 2015, a total solar eclipse occurred that was visible from parts of northern Europe and the North Atlantic. The path of totality crossed over the Faroe Islands and northern Norway, where observers witnessed over 2 minutes of totality. Parts of Europe experienced varying degrees of a partial solar eclipse. This was the last total solar eclipse visible from Europe until August 12, 2026. The eclipse coincided with the March equinox and a new supermoon.
Singapore is a modern Southeast Asian island country located south of Malaysia. It consists of one main island shaped like a diamond, along with over 60 smaller islands. Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate with high temperatures and humidity year-round. The population is over 5 million people, with the majority being citizens along with foreign students and workers. The main religions are Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. Languages spoken include Mandarin Chinese, English, Malay, and Tamil. Singapore was founded by the British in 1819 and became independent in 1963, developing rapidly into one of Asia's most prosperous nations with strict laws.
Dagger provides an alternative way to manage object dependencies through dependency injection. It uses compile time annotation processing to generate code that handles dependency resolution. Dagger eliminates the need to manually pass dependencies between objects. It supports features like lazy injection, providers, and scopes to control object lifecycles. The New York Times leveraged Dagger to decompose activities and share singletons like presenters across an application.
- Anthony Bourdain travels to South Africa in July 2013 while Nelson Mandela is critically ill. The country is in mourning and fearful of what will happen without his leadership.
- Bourdain explores Johannesburg and Soweto, learning about the history of apartheid and the struggle for freedom led by Nelson Mandela and the ANC. He samples local cuisine and culture.
- He meets musicians in Soweto who discuss the current political tensions as the formerly revered ANC faces criticism for corruption. In Hillbrow, a dangerous neighborhood is improving with revitalization efforts and legitimate black-owned businesses.
Bob Menendez is named the winner of the year for 2008 for his successful political career and influence both nationally as the new chair of the Senate Democratic campaign committee and in New Jersey where he helped incumbent Frank Lautenberg defeat a primary challenge. Joe Ferriero, the powerful Bergen County Democratic chair, is named the loser of the year after being indicted on corruption charges which have weakened his political standing. Frank Lautenberg is named the politician of the year for winning re-election to the Senate at age 84 by avoiding debates and relying on the support of Bob Menendez.
This document summarizes the 2010 midterm Senate election in Nevada between incumbent Democrat Harry Reid and Republican challenger Sharron Angle. It provides biographical information on both candidates and outlines their positions on key issues like immigration, education, and the economy. The race is described as very close and negative. Key storylines discussed are Reid's experience versus Angle's Tea Party support, both candidates' high unfavorable ratings, and the possibility that Nevada voters could select "none of the above" as their choice.
The document discusses several topics in Indiana politics, including speculation that Governor Eric Holcomb may not seek re-election and may instead be offered a position as U.S. Ambassador to Italy. It also discusses the split among Indiana House Democrats over whether to pursue impeachment against Attorney General Curtis Hill and analyzes voter turnout data suggesting that lack of turnout among Democratic voters contributed to Joe Donnelly's Senate loss. Additionally, it provides various notes on other races and political figures around the state.
Northeast Florida Democrats just can't break through _ jacksonvilleDavid Hunt
The Democratic Party in Northeast Florida is struggling to gain traction and break through Republican dominance in local and state elections. Democrats outnumber Republicans in voter registration in the area, yet Republicans control most local and state offices. The Democratic "brand" in the region is seen as "broken" due to years of losing elections. Some observers believe this defeatist image discourages good candidates from running as Democrats. Local Democratic leaders acknowledge challenges like high unemployment and issues with the federal stimulus package but believe voters' frustration with politicians could help Democratic challengers by making incumbents vulnerable. However, the region continues to see more Democrats switching to the Republican Party than vice versa.
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The document summarizes key details about United States presidential elections from 1968 to 2012. It provides information on the candidates, parties, outcomes, and notable events for each election. The elections saw both Republicans and Democrats win the presidency and were impacted by factors like the Vietnam War, Watergate scandal, and economic conditions.
Ronald Reagan had a successful career as both an actor and politician. He served two terms as the 40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Prior to his presidency, he was a Hollywood actor for 30 years and then served as the governor of California from 1967 to 1975. The document provides biographical details about Reagan's early life, education, career path including his multiple attempts to gain the Republican presidential nomination, and some of his accomplishments and policies as president.
The document summarizes recent political news and polling in Indiana. It finds that Governor Eric Holcomb has strong approval ratings, with 54% approval overall and 40% among blacks. However, Attorney General Curtis Hill has low approval ratings and 60% of voters have no opinion of him. The document also discusses potential 2020 Democratic candidates for governor and a possible primary challenge to Republican Congressman Jim Banks.
This document provides a summary of a political science lecture on California politics. It discusses the foundation of California politics, the major political parties in California including the Republican and Democratic parties, influential interest groups in the state, and highlights from political campaigns. It also summarizes content on Tesla Motors, California's agricultural industry, mainstream media, pornography sales, partisan identification, and notable moments from presidential debates and campaigns involving Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, Dan Quayle and Lloyd Bentsen.
The document summarizes two stories:
1) Colorado Republicans will meet in March to elect a new party chair, with the incumbent Ryan Call facing a challenge from Steve House. They participated in a forum where they presented different visions for leading the party.
2) A task force on oil and gas regulations in Colorado voted to recommend several proposals to the governor but fell short of a comprehensive agreement between industry and environmentalists. Members had mixed reactions to the recommendations.
This document provides an overview of lecture topics for a political science course on the US government and California politics, including the foundation of California politics, the major political parties and interest groups in California, and key industries that influence politics such as aerospace, environment, media, agriculture, technology, and transportation. It also summarizes highlights about campaigns, the Tesla electric car company, California's agricultural industry, the mainstream media industry, pornography sales, the Republican and Democratic parties in California, and examples of political propaganda and gaffes from presidential debates.
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This document provides information on various topics related to government and politics in the United States, including elections and voting processes, political parties, pressure groups, and racial and ethnic politics. It describes primary election systems used by different states, campaign fundraising and voter turnout in presidential elections, and factors that influence congressional voting. It also discusses the decline and attempted renewal of political parties, the roles of prominent pressure groups, Supreme Court rulings impacting racial issues, and debates around affirmative action.
The summary analyzes the key points from the document, which previews the first Republican presidential primary debate of the 2024 election cycle.
1) Former President Donald Trump will not attend the debate and will instead conduct a counter-programming interview with Tucker Carlson, continuing his narrative as an outsider despite being a former president.
2) The debate will likely avoid directly attacking Trump due to his popularity among GOP voters, instead focusing on issues like the economy and culture wars.
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1. Back in TIME for Mar. 29, 1976
(TIME; March 29, 1976) -- In his most famous movie role, Ronald Reagan, as
the strep- stricken Notre Dame halfback George Gipp, insisted on going to
Illinois to play the Big Game against Northwestern. He made the do-or-die try,
and sure enough -- in a scene worth three wet handkerchiefs -- he died soon
afterward.
Something of the sort happened last week in Illinois to Reagan's candidacy.
Its health had been severely taxed by four
primary losses to President Ford, yet
Reagan gamely pushed on to Illinois and
suffered his worst defeat so far. Score:
Ford 59%, Reagan 40%. (Ford got the
news in his second-floor White House
study,
while he was working through some
papers and listening to Angie Dickinson's
Police Woman on a TV set that was turned
down low.)
But Reagan refused -- for now -- to let his candidacy expire. From his
Pacific Palisades aerie overlooking smog-bound Los Angeles, he claimed that "we
appear to have met our goal." For 1976's hard-pressed Gipper, 40% constitutes a
victory. Next day he jetted to North Carolina for five days of campaigning in a
feverish run to overcome Ford's lead among the Tarheels.
Reagan's hang-on insistence was all the more puzzling because of his
lackadaisical campaigning style in Illinois. Reported TIME Midwest Bureau Chief
Ben Cate: "He wasted hours of valuable time going from one obscure town to
2. another by motorcade. He sometimes slipped into motels and hotels through back
doors, then begged off working the crowds waiting outside with a lame excuse:
`I'm sorry, but I'm running behind schedule.' he did not go after the suburban
straphangers until it was too late. By contrast, Ford worked the fences and the
police barricades as if he were L.B.J. in his prime. He deftly handled questions
about everything from the Nixon pardon to the problems of Lock and Dam 26 on the
Mississippi River at Alton, Ill., to civil rights for homosexuals (`I have
always tried to be an understanding person as far as people are concerned who
are different from myself'). He played very well in Peoria -- by 63% -- and just
about everywhere else."
Out of Gas. After Illinois, Reagan trailed Ford by at least 54 delegates to
174. To give him even a remote chance of winning, his supporters had to concoct
some farfetched scenarios. Noting that he had a 54%-to-37% lead in the latest
poll in California, taken just before his loss in New Hampshire, California
G.O.P. Vice Chairman Mike Montgomery doggedly maintained: "Take what delegates
he has now, add California [167], and he's ahead." After North Carolina,
however, Reagan has no expectations of winning a primary before Texas on May 1.
If he blows that one, concludes his campaign manager, John Sears, "he's
out."
The pressures will mount on him to withdraw much sooner for the sake of party
unity. Said a White House assistant, indelicately: "Even Rommel gave up when his
tanks ran out of gas." For fear of antagonizing conservatives whose enthusiasm
Ford will need in November, the President's aides have not directly assailed
Reagan as a spoiler. Instead, they have encouraged Ford loyalists to speak out.
Rogers Morton, who was tapped to succeed Bo Calloway as campaign manager, has
asked Texas Senator John Tower, House Minority Leader John Rhodes and Republican
3. Whip Robert Michel to "open a dialogue" with such Reagan partisans as North
Carolina Senator Jesse Helms and Illinois Republican Congressman Philip Crane.
Nine Republican Governors advised Reagan to quit.
"The President," says a Ford confidant, "is increasingly moving into a
position where he can afford to be magnanimous. But Reagan is moving into a
position where he's going to have to become a s.o.b. That's a dangerous
situation."
So far, however, the Reagan challenge has been a bracing spring training for
Ford. Reports TIME Washington Correspondent Dean Fischer: "Reagan's bid is
viewed as a plus because it enabled Ford to develop an effective campaign
organization early, improve his own campaigning ability through practice, appear
to the public as a comparative moderate and get a lot of publicity. Until now,
in the words of one facetious White House aide: `It looks as if Reagan is a Ford
plant.'" Campaigning at week's end in North Carolina, Ford declared that he will
win the G.O.P. nomination whether Reagan withdraws his candidacy or not, and
flatly denied that he had authorized anyone on his staff to "suggest to my
opponent that he ought to get out of the race." Ford did avow, however, that
Reagan's continued efforts could have a divisive effect on the party.
On Track. Of course, the President benefited even more from the economy's
rebound. Until about six weeks ago, surveys showed that Republicans were gloomy
about the future; now most of them believe that the U.S. is back on the tracks.
As a result, even conservatives are voting for Ford by top-heavy majorities.
Since his State of the Union address in January, Ford has not been forced to
make a decision that would offend any bloc of voters -- an almost incredible run
of luck that Hollywood's game Gipper had no way of overcoming.
May 10, 1976 REPUBLICANS Reagan's Startling Texas Landslide
4. "For weeks," cracked Ronald Reagan, "I've been whistling `Nothin' could be
finer than to be in Carolina." I hope I can soon whistle `The eyes of Texas are
upon you.'"
He was not only able to whistle it, he sang it over the phone from Indiana to
his supporters gathered at a victory party in Houston. By early Sunday it was
clear that Reagan had won the Texas primary in a startling landslide. He would
probably win every one of the 96 delegates elected to the Republican National
Convention and President Ford none at all. At best, in late returns, Ford could
hope to salvage a few delegates. Reagan was ahead in the popular vote by some 2
to 1.
The Californian owed much of his victory to conservative Democrats who
crossed over to vote Republican. Said G.O.P. Senator John Tower, Ford's Texas
campaign chairman: "The Reagan organization, aided by former Wallace leaders,
made a concerted and obviously successful effort to get Wallaceites into the
Republican primary to support Governor Reagan." Even though the outcome was
distorted by Democratic votes, it will provoke many agonizing doubts among
campaign strategists at the White House.
Reagan had been favored to prevail in Texas, where nothing succeeds like
conservative politics with a touch of cussedness. President Ford tried his best
to be just as conservative and just as cussed, but Texans were obviously not
convinced. In giving Reagan their votes, they also gave him a dramatic reprieve
in his uphill fight for the nomination and delivered a jolting setback to Ford.
Until Texas, he had been far ahead of Reagan in firm delegates, 268 to 137
(needed to nominate: 1,130).
Hard Issues. Reagan's victory seems to indicate that his Southern strategy is
beginning to work. In eight primaries before Texas, he won only in North
5. Carolina, losing to Ford not only in the North but also in Florida. He was
counting on a rebound in the string of Southern primaries and caucuses in April
and May. He did better than expected in Arizona. Even though Senator Barry
Goldwater supported the President, Reagan won 27 of the 29 delegates chosen at
last week's G.O.P. state convention. At the same time he picked up eleven of the
16 delegates in the Kentucky caucuses. He is well ahead in this week's Georgia
and Alabama primaries. While Ford had been considered leading in Arkansas and
Tennessee, which hold primaries on May 25, Reagan's Texas win will give him a
chance of overtaking the President there. With such victories, he would be a
real challenger.
In Texas, Reagan's organization could not rival Ford's -- an important
consideration in a state where the Republican Party is organized haphazardly, if
at all. In 44 of the state's 254 counties, Republicans simply cannot vote in the
primaries because there are no polling booths for them. The President's staff
installed central phone banks in 26 counties where some 88% of the G.O.P. vote
is concentrated. Ford also outspent Reagan -- $450,000 to $250,000; candidates
for the Reagan slate, however, spent heavily on their own races.
But Reagan had the issues, and he played them for all they were worth.
National security was one of Reagan's big winners. He charged that the U.S. had
fallen dangerously behind the Soviet Union in military strength. He accused
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger of "bowing and scraping" before the Russians
because he had no faith in the American people and wanted to accommodate to what
he considered to be the Red wave of the future. Now Ford will be under
increasing pressure from right-wing Republicans and a faction in the White House
to dump Kissinger.
Reagan attacked Ford for cutting back on military bases and post offices
6. while continuing to subsidize the United Nations. The U.S. contribution should
be reduced at once, said Reagan. he also accused the President of planning to
give away the Panama Canal to a "tinhorn dictator friend of Fidel Castro's.
Personally, I would tell this jerk we bought it, we paid for it, and we are
going to keep it." Ford replied that he had no intention of "giving away" the
canal.
In a state where oil is king, Reagan also lambasted the bill signed by Ford
in 1975 to roll back the price of domestic oil and to remove the $2-per-bbl.
tariff on imported oil. Reagan called for a repeal of the bill and an end to
all price controls so that the U.S. would produce more oil and rely less on
imports from the Middle East. "How many Texans will lose their jobs?" he
demanded. "How many Texas plants will be closed during the next oil embargo?" In
the oil-rich Panhandle, some producers felt betrayed by the President. "We
thought Ford said he would veto the bill," complained an oil operator. "So a lot
of us contracted for rigs, paid bonuses, leased land, and were ready to go. We
had bet on him and we lost."
Breezy Candor. The President had his family working for him. Son Jack, 24,
stumped the state with a breezy candor. With the Citizen's Band radio in her
car, Betty found a new medium to project the Ford message. A fascinated Texas
press picked up every word uttered by "First Mama." Reagan's family was less in
evidence but equally hard-working. His wife Nancy spent six days in Texas,
appearing on radio and TV interviews. Son Ron, 17, joined the press bus to
gather information for a political science paper he was writing for school.
Conspicuously absent from Reagan's campaign -- or Ford's -- was any salute to
the last Republican elected President. Ford did not even mention Nixon's name,
substituting instead "my predecessor" or "Lyndon Johnson's successor." Explained
7. the President: "It is better for all of us just not to remind ourselves of that
unfortunate period."
August 2, 1976 REPUBLICANS Ford Is Close, but Watch Those Trojan Horses
Fifteen new votes from Hawaii. Eight from New York. Five from Virginia. One
each from Delaware, Illinois, Louisiana, South Carolina. Mississippi, clinging
to a unit rule, was poised to switch its 30 votes from Ronald Reagan to Gerald
Ford. The President had the nomination wrapped up, with 1,135 votes, five more
than needed to nominate. Reagan might accept the vice- presidential nomination
and join Ford to knock out Jimmy Carter with the Republicans' strongest one-two
punch.
Those were the varied, mounting claims of Ford strategists last week as the
war of nerves over the uncommitted delegates to the Republican National
Convention reached its greatest intensity yet. In some desperation, Reagan's
camp made claims of its own. Campaign Manager John Sears, offering no
substantiation, contended that Reagan already had 1,140 delegates pinned down --
ten more than needed for the nomination. ("He's blowing smoke," scoffed James
Baker, Ford's chief delegate hunter.) Reagan insisted yet again there was "no
way" he would accept the Veep role, but was instead working on his
top-of-the-ticket acceptance speech. He challenged Ford to a debate at the
Kansas City convention. Ford refused. Referring to the Ford efforts to create a
stampede atmosphere, Reagan Aide David Keene declared: "If we hold it this week,
the game will be over and we'll win it."
The truth was that Ford had made significant gains among the uncommitted
delegates, and the nomination, however uncertainly, was within his grasp. TIME's
delegate count placed Ford's vote at 1,121 -- just nine short of the needed
majority. Reagan had 1,078, putting him 52 short. Only 60 delegates remained
8. uncommitted.
In a press conference at week's end, Baker claimed publicly for the first
time that Ford was over the top, with 1,135 delegates favoring him on the first
ballot at the convention. But that margin, which the Reagan forces continued to
dispute, was hardly decisive in the fluid situation. Baker released the names of
16 delegates not previously counted by him in the Ford totals, notably 15 Hawaii
delegates. Many delegate counters had already credited Ford with several of
these votes. The fact that the Ford planners had not yet released the names of
all their claimed delegates -- as they had said earlier they might do --
indicated some uncertainty in their delegate commitments.
Trojan Horses
A battle was developing in Mississippi, where signs of a backlash surfaced
over the attempt to promote a Ford takeover -- and at week's end a narrow
majority seemed to be leaning to Reagan. "The Ford folks tried some overkill,
and I think it's backfired on them," observed State Republican Chairman Clarke
Reed. He accused Ford's local delegate hunters of "high-pressure tactics and
lies." He said that one of them called another delegate and said, "If you don't
sign on by 9 a.m., you won't be a federal judge." Warned Reed: "If I get mad, I
can and might just switch some of those Ford delegates back to Reagan." Ford
publicly ordered Administration officials and campaign aides not to offer
anything in return for support.
While Ford's bandwagon psychology was effective, there was surprising
agreement in both camps on one highly significant point. Reagan aides insisted,
and Ford Political Consultant F. Clifton White conceded, that between 40 and 50
of the delegates now favoring Ford are "soft" and could conceivably defect under
the convention's pressures and emotions. Admitted another Ford aide: "We've got
9. a tougher time [than Reagan] holding out troops in line." The President's wary
assistants refer to those soft votes as "closet Reaganites" or "Trojan
horses."
Both sides were letting out all the stops not only to hold, but also to
expand, their lines. Reagan spent no fewer than 45 minutes on a phone call that
he made to uncommitted New York Delegate James White, a lawyer, who was
"impressed" but finally broke off the conversation because "I couldn't think of
anything else to ask him." When West Virginia's uncommitted Jody Smirl, a
candidate for the state legislature, visited the White House, she told Ford she
hoped to get his daughter Susan to speak at a summer Republican youth camp in
her state; Ford later called her to say Susan would be delighted. Susan, who
dislikes campaigning, was irked but agreed. Nancy Reagan had also phoned Mrs.
Smirl, who mentioned her camp -- and the Reagans lined up Actor Efrem Zimbalist
Jr. to speak to the kids too.
A few of the uncommitted tried to exploit their unexpected political allure
to the advantage of their home areas. Before he announced the commitment of
seven more New York delegates to Ford, Edwin M. Schwenk, Republican leader of
Long Island's Suffolk County, asked Ford in Washington to "throw some federal
aid to our part of the woods," specifically to help ease sewage- disposal
problems. Reagan aide Lyn Nofzinger wryly complained: "Ford's going after the
effluent vote."
Gentle Arm Twisting. Mostly, however, the uncommitted were content to be
flattered by the candidates' attention, and they found the Ford and Reagan
approached gentlemanly. "Both sides are discreet," said North Dakota Delegate
Don Shide. "It's very courteous and very gentle arm twisting."
Ford, of course, had more to offer. He entertained 121 New Jersey delegates
10. and alternates in the East Room last week, then about 125 New York delegates; he
plans to welcome Maryland and Pennsylvania delegations this week. The New Jersey
delegates enjoyed their late afternoon cocktails as Ford mingled easily with
them for 40 minutes. He gave a short speech, fielded questions for a full 45
minutes and got rousing applause with his blunt defense of his pardon of Richard
Nixon ("I would do it again"). Not all delegates agreed with him, but they
appreciated his candor. Moved by the presidential aura, Thomas Kean, New Jersey
assembly Republican leader, echoed a feeling of many visiting delegates: "I
always get tingles up and down my spine when I walk out of the White House
door." Partially as a result of the visit, two presumed Reagan delegates
indicated they were for Ford.
The words, "The President is calling," dazzled many of the uncommitted.
Missouri's Marlene Zinzel, who with four other delegates had been flown to
Chicago at the Reagan campaign's expense to meet the Californian for an hour,
was nevertheless "shocked" when Ford tracked her down by phone at a beauty shop
in Oakville, Mo. "I couldn't believe it," she recalls. "I can hardly remember
it. He told me he could win over Carter. He asked if I would consider him, and I
said that I would."
Soft Votes. The uncommitted commonly insist that the personal pleas of the
candidates would not prove decisive. Many seem to like both men, find both
acceptable, but remain uncertain of which has the better chance of beating
Carter. "It's futile to go just for philosophy -- you go with the winner,"
contended Mississippi Delegate Mike Retzer, a fast-food restaurant operator who
seems to favor Ford. Explained North Dakota's Shide, a farmer: "The main factor
is who is electable. The incumbent has the best chance normally -- but this year
everyone hates Washington." Illinois' William Scannell, a lawyer, was convinced
11. that "Gerald Ford has done a fine job as President," but was worried because "I
can't understand how Ford is in the position he's in today."
Other delegates wondered why Reagan, a better campaigner than Ford, had not
caught fire with the voters. Reagan was particularly hurt among the uncommitted
by all the polls -- Gallup, Harris, Yankelovich -- placing him far behind Ford
in a race against Carter. Said Louisiana Delegate Charles Dunbar III, who has
switched to Ford because of the polls: "I think the public has made the decision
for the delegates."
Even if Ford does top 1,130 in pre-convention counts, those many soft votes
would still leave the outcome in a bit of doubt. The convention rules allow a
delegate to vote for anyone he wishes, even if that person has not been
nominated or the delegation is bound by his state primary election laws to vote
for another candidate. The Ford forces have suggested pushing for a "justice"
rule, under which delegates in the 19 states that have binding primary laws must
vote for the man to whom they are pledged. Though the Reagan forces would
probably not oppose such a rule on principle, some feel that they would have
enough covert supporters in the convention to win a challenge over procedural
matters -- and might welcome such a test in hopes of securing an early
psychological victory. Reagan's last best hope might well be to join -- or
provoke -- any emotional battle to unleash whatever Trojan horses may lurk
behind the President's lines.
Reagan: `I Don't Want Another 1964'
As Ronald Reagan's struggle for Republican delegates came under its worst
strain, TIME National Political Correspondent Robert Ajemian spoke with the
Governor at his Pacific Palisades home. Reports Ajemian:
"I know the President has many inducements to offer these uncommitted
12. delegates," said Ronald Reagan with an easy smile, "and he's offering them."
Typically, Reagan sounded affable as he made that blunt accusation. He sat in
the long living room of his Pacific palisades house, jaunty in his Chinese-red
slacks and matching sandals. The deep creases in his face and neck gave way to a
tanned chest, under his loosened sports shirt, that was as smooth as a young
lifeguard's. As Reagan saw it, Gerald Ford's campaign staff has not been above
dangling a highway here, a hospital there, loan from the Small Business
Administration. He went on: "I never ask these delegates directly to come out
and support me. They've got to decide that on their own."
At the end of his eight-month campaign, Ronald Reagan was very much the way
he was at the beginning: the reluctant politician whose words were fiercer than
his manner. Win or lose, his candidacy has been extraordinary. He was seen by
many as shallow and simplistic and even dangerous. All but a handful of Senators
and Congressmen shunned him. He was opposed by nearly every state organization.
He had practically no editorial support.
But when it was all over, Reagan -- virtually alone -- had collected several
hundred thousand more votes than the President in contested primaries. The
popular explanation was that opponent Ford was dull. But Reagan on his own had
surely touched a public nerve. Now, trailing Ford in delegates, he was fighting
-- in his low-key way -- to keep the race alive.
Hard to Capture. The phone rang and Reagan moved into the study to pick it
up. It was a return call from South Carolina Governor James Edwards, an ally.
Reagan's voice was tentative: "Jim, I don't want to cause any problems, but do
you think we could get out that announcement about your uncommitted? It would be
a nice boost now." He talked for a while longer about the timing of the
announcement and returned, looking pleased.
13. Nevertheless, the uncommitted are proving hard for Reagan to capture. A
couple of weeks ago, he was speaking with his usual polished force to a small
cluster of Illinois delegates. As he had done with other uncommitted, Reagan
stressed his electability, his better chance of smoking out Jimmy Carter. But
the staring faces showed little response. After a painful silence, Reagan went
on talking. He told them he was less vulnerable than Ford to Democrats. When he
finished, there was no applause, only more silence. Asked if he thought he had
won over many of the delegates, Reagan shrugged: "They give so little feedback,
it's impossible to tell." For Reagan, the winning orator, the man with the sure
sense of the mood of his audiences, the uncommitted are maddeningly tough to
read.
He is trying to persuade them to hold off until the roll call, when, he
insists, the President will fall short. Reagan feels sure the outcome will not
be truly clear until the convention's first ballot. Furthermore, he contends
that many of Ford's own delegates are really Reagan supporters who -- either
because of tradition or because they are afraid of being punished politically --
are reluctant to desert the President. Says Reagan, "That's the one argument the
delegates always use on me. They're uncomfortable turning against a President."
When they see Ford still shy, in Reagan's view, they will abandon him.
A Fast Lead. Reagan staffers have even figured out the psychological benefit
of the roll call. The early states like Alabama and Arkansas through California
should give Reagan a fast lead of 250-29. He expects to hold an edge of 670-587
until the time the count reaches New York, where a big Ford bloc should life the
President ahead.
Though many Republicans fear that the Kansas City convention will be bitter
and bloody, the prevailing view is that the two candidates will keep their
14. tempers, and their followers, under control. "I'm not going to do anything to
make this a bloody affair," vows Reagan. "I don't want another 1964."
He has already ordered his staff to make no credentials challenges and has
called upon Ford to do the same. He knows that the President's men are in charge
of all the convention's key committees, like rules and platform. But he believes
the permanent chairman, Arizona Congressman John Rhodes, even though he is a
Ford backer, will rule fairly on any floor challenges.
Reagan has already been disillusioned by the stiff-armed treatment he has
received from state party officials around the country. He remembers laboring
for many of the same people in the past. He says that several of them even urged
him to run, promising their support, but then turned against him. A few weeks
ago, in Fort Collins, Colo., where he addressed the state convention, Reagan was
rudely interrupted by State Chairman Carl Williams, a Ford supported, and warned
that he must finish his speech in two more minutes. While Ford Campaign Manager
Rogers Morton, forehead in hand, squirmed in great embarrassment and Reagan
delegates roared disapproval, the Governor gave way. Later, in private, he
sourly recalled how many times he had come into the state to help raise
money.
Though Ford is in charge of the convention machinery, Reagan's hard core of
almost 1,100 delegates will give him a virtual veto over most of the
proceedings. "I've never seen a convention like this," says a top Ford
strategist. "If the President gets nominated, he'll still be boxed in."
The consensus of party professionals is that Ford will make a guarded offer
of the vice presidency to Reagan. Reagan finds this a wry irony. "He doesn't
have to worry," says the Californian, "I absolutely will never take that job."
Reminded that others in the past have abruptly reversed themselves and accepted
15. the second post, Reagan sounds absolute. "They were all politicians," he says.
"I'm not. I know there's a great deal of cynicism about what I say on this, but
I want to be believed." He says he intends to stay free to take independent
positions. If the convention tries to draft him, he insists he will head it off
and refuse.
If Ford tries to buck the mood of the delegates and pick a liberal
Northerner, Reagan feels it could tear the convention apart. He personally will
oppose such a move. Says he: "It would be a foolish mistake. Ford would lose the
South. And a lot of Republicans might not work for him. The balance of the
country is in the Sunbelt, and that's where the future of our party is."
This is a main reason, Sunbelter Reagan tells the delegates, that he is the
man who can defeat Carter. Reagan is eager to debate the Georgian; he believes
he can expose Carter as a straddler on the issues. "Carter is brilliantly clever
at obscuring," says Reagan. "When you really pin him down, he is not much
different from Hubert Humphrey, just a quieter version. Carter has told us he's
going to balance the budget. I want to price out the Democratic platform and see
what all those promises are going to cost. I'll uncover him."
Easy Target. "Carter's main objection to Washington," adds Reagan, "is who's
there, not what's being done." Reagan thinks Ford will be an easy target for
Carter's non-Establishment approach, for Democratic attacks on Watergate, Nixon
and the pardon.
For a moment, in a curious way, Reagan sounded like the man he wants to run
against, Jimmy Carter. "The American people are so fair, so ready to sacrifice,"
he said, "Washington just doesn't know about our people any more. It has lost
faith in them."
It was the appealing ring of the outsider. As with Carter, the approach had
16. served Reagan well. He had made some mistakes along the bumpy way. He knows he
should have entered more primaries, like Ohio and New Jersey. Now, he told his
wife Nancy, it was like sitting in a courtroom and waiting for the jury to come
in. But no matter what happened, Reagan felt vindicated by the hard journey. He
had not destroyed himself -- or his party. He had challenged a President and
made it stick.
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