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...Dollar Bill's" current margin, however, stands only at about 35 per cent to 23 per cent. Bell, backed by a couple of hundred thou in campaign contributions from the Republican National Committee--the largest contribution to any non-incumbent candidate from the GOP--is waging a big media blitz in the last few weeks aimed at the large number of undecided voters. Issuing the standard call for huge tax cuts (of at least 30 per cent), Bell claims that the election is "a referendum on President Carter's economic policies...
...fabled old Greek, Diogenes, had he toted his lantern around Middlesex County, would have had an easier time finding an honest man than a Republican candidate for county office. The GOP is conspicuous by its absence in county races this November, and it leads one to wonder whether the "two party system" is a political phrase, or really the way in which a Belmont socialite spends his Saturday nights...
Thaddeus Buczko, long-time Democratic incumbent, is faced with Republican opponent Timothy O'Brien, who entered the race after the GOP nominee dropped...
They know what's good for them in terms of party politics too. At the appropriate time, both Helms and Thurmond turned from Democrats to Republicans, and although it may come back to haunt Helms (the GOP is on the decline in North Carolina), the metamorphosis has served both well...
...challenger to the more liberal Brooke has declared he will win in a close race, and observers generally agree the contest should be tight. The GOP primary is expected to draw a heavy voter turnout which many feel will benefit Brooke...