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Episode 443 — Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 24)
The 1980 Republican Presidential Primary
In Episode 443 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we turn to one of the most pivotal — and ultimately disappointing — chapters in his political journey: his campaign for President in 1980.
Viewed through the lens of Dole’s candidacy, this episode offers a revealing look at a Republican Party in transition — searching for direction in the aftermath of the 1970s and on the brink of a conservative realignment.
At the center of that transformation…
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