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Carter continued, "That's why I think it's time for you to return to public service as my vice presidential running mate...
...This is Jimmy Carter. We met a few times back in 1976. I'm calling tonight to ask you to be my running mate, Mr. Former President...
...biggest of all, of course, is his selection of a running mate. His choice will indicate where he intends to lead the party that has now put him in charge. Picking a relative moderate like George Bush with close ties to the Eastern Establishment would give a clear signal that he wants to broaden the G.O.P. base as much as possible. A compromise selection like Indiana Senator Richard Lugar would indicate a certain caution. Choosing an old friend like Nevada Senator Paul Laxalt would show that he plans to run a far more narrowly based campaign?with all the risks...
...more liberal vein, the court ruled that a suspect's right to counsel was violated when the FBI used a prison mate as an informer (U.S. vs. Henry), and the Fourth Amendment was found to bar police from entering a man's home to arrest him for a felony unless they have an arrest warrant (Payton vs. New York...
Ivan may appear a feminist idea of the perfect mate. He does not interfere with Caroline's career or challenge her separateness. When a teaching job takes her away for three months, he stays behind and cooks for their daughter. Yet he is complex, touchy about his freedom, easy to anger and a bit violent. It is assumed that he has an occasional affair. Caroline does too, though her liaisons are never confused with the authentic intimacies of her home life...