Word: cramer
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...there were indications that Carswell's announcement had caught the White House by surprise and might hurt G.O.P. chances rather than help them. For Carswell's candidacy threatens to tear the Florida party apart in a bitter primary contest with Representative William Cramer, a tough, conservative G.O.P. veteran in the House. Cramer, who already had President Nixon's blessing for the race, stoutly refused to bow out. Last July, he said, Nixon called him to the White House and said: "Bill, the Senate needs you, the country needs you, and I need you." Added Cramer: "The President...