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Episode 229 The LEADERSHIP of GEORGE BUSH ( Part 5) A most Important Evening - (Part B - Day 3 of the 1980 Republican National Convention )
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The third day of the Republican National Convention of 1980 was arguably the most exciting political day I can ever remember in my over 40 years of involvement in political life. It was also arguably the most historic. As a nine year old child, I was absolutely glued to the broadcast of the convention as it all unfolded on national television. Ronald Reagan and former President Gerald Ford were locked in intense negotiation behind the scenes as to how to get a Reagan - Ford ticket.
All the political heavyweights of the era were weighing in on the chances that Ford would…
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