1980 was a bad year for any Democratic Presidential nominee. Udall goes over better than Kennedy on the campaign trail.
Although Kennedy and Udall try to distance themselves from the failed Carter administration, Dole and Laxalt go on the attack, which they could do very well, and make sure the voters believe that with Kennedy they will only get more of the same.
Dole and Laxalt campaign on restoring a healthy economy, bringing inflation under control, and restoring America's prestige abroad.
Campaigning in behalf of Dole by Ronald Reagan in California helps deliver California to Dole and Laxalt.
Dole/Laxalt 327
Kennedy/Udall 211
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