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...what seemed a notable lack of charity. Though he refrained from criticizing the President, his formal endorsement was brief ("I will support and work for the re-election of President Carter"), his ritual appearance with Carter on the rostrum after the acceptance speech Thursday night was perfunctory ?even strained???and his expression on that traditionally happy occasion was reserved and aloof...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: Carter: Running Tough | 8/25/1980 | See Source »

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