1976 Map of Reagan/Ford split amongst delegates (user search)
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dazzleman
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« on: September 16, 2005, 07:57:12 PM »
Quote from: Joe Republic on September 16, 2005, 06:50:48 PM
Interesting, but I wonder why Schweiker (of Pennsylvania) caused Mississippi to go for Ford instead of Reagan?

I can't remember the details, but it some type of backroom political deal made at the convention.  President Ford described it in his memoirs, which I read years ago and no longer have, otherwise I would look it up.
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« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2005, 06:16:33 AM »
Quote from: nclib on September 16, 2005, 10:49:51 PM

Interestingly, this map looks much more similar to the 2004 result than the 1976 General Election.

True, in a way.  Ford was stronger in areas where Republicans are weaker.  It was a sign that he had problems with the Republican base, which Reagan exploited in his challenge to Ford for the nomination.  These problems with the base hurt him in the general election, especially since Carter passed himself off as a moderate, and some disgruntled Republicans viewed him as an acceptable alternative.
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