Word: republicans
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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With the 1978 campaign now rousingly under way, Democrats and Republicans are engaged in furious battle. But on the major issue they have achieved a rare consensus. Both parties are scrambling as adroitly as possible to respond to the tax-cutting fever that is sweeping the nation (see page 48). Historically, this is a Republican cause; yet much to the indignation of the G.O.P., the Democrats have embraced it as well. Since most Democratic candidates can also make full use of the advantages of being incumbents, G.O.P. gains in November are expected to be minimal in the 435 races...
Before returning to Washington, Carter attended a Democratic fund-raising luncheon where he predicted Congress will approve a $25 billion tax cut this year. He also attacked the Republican Kemp-Roth plan that would slash income taxes by one-third...
...Jewish Republican from Brookline built his political reputation on an aggressive anti-busing platform, and he has gained a reputation as holding a strong anti-minority line, coming out against such programs as affirmative action...
Five Democrats and two Republicans are contesting Brooke's seat. Coming up on the right is Republican candidate Avi Nelson with a well-financed and well-organized campaign...
...Republican candidate Lois Pines wins the Democratic nomination for secretary of state, she will be the first female candidate endorsed by a major party in Massachusetts for state-wide office since 1970. Should she beat Republican John Sears, she will be the first woman to hold a constitutional office at the state-wide level...