Lessons from the 1976 Republican Convention: Why Ronald Reagan Lost the Nomination

In 1976, Ronald Reagan found owning the soul of a party isn’t the same as taking home its nomination.

via Retro Report on March 15, 2024

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In 1976, Ronald Reagan found owning the soul of a party isn’t the same as taking home its nomination.

This series on political conventions of the past was produced by Matt Spolar in collaboration with Politico.

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