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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Concerned that his own re-election apparatus may not be adequate, Carter appears on the verge of some major shakeups. Campaign Manager Tim Kraft is a likely victim. Former Democratic National Chairman Robert Strauss is considering abandoning his job as Special Ambassador to the Middle East to assume direction of...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: May the Best Man Win | 11/12/1979 | See Source »

Indeed, Kennedy will need to justify his candidacy with reasons beyond his personality and ambition if he is to hold his lead over Carter in the polls. Already he has suffered some serious slippage against Carter (see following story). But the power of the Kennedy personality still makes him the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: May the Best Man Win | 11/12/1979 | See Source »

Reagan still claims the loyalty of about one-third of his party in state after state. The large number of Republican candidates (nine) challenging him tends to split the anti-Reagan vote and thus strengthen the front runner. Reagan, however, carries some weighty burdens. He is 68 years old. If...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: May the Best Man Win | 11/12/1979 | See Source »

Some people close to Carter seem to be damaging him. The poll shows a highly unfavorable opinion of Hamilton Jordan, with 66% viewing him negatively. In addition. 56% of those surveyed say they are bothered by allegations of illegal drug use among the White House staff. Surprisingly, the President'...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: Kennedy's Lead Is Shrinking | 11/12/1979 | See Source »

Watergate, which ruined so many Republican reputations, added luster to his. As a member of the Senate Watergate committee, he appeared daily on television, sharply probing the President's men with courtroom techniques. Occasionally, his pronouncements lighted up the murky scene. "There are animals crashing around in the forest...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: He's Proud He's a Politician | 11/12/1979 | See Source »

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