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The "Gaffe-a-thon" of the 1976 Election

The "Gaffe-a-thon" of the 1976 Election

FromMy History Can Beat Up Your Politics


The "Gaffe-a-thon" of the 1976 Election

FromMy History Can Beat Up Your Politics

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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Oct 19, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Jimmy Carter's speechwriter said "We were 30 points up, but unfortunately we had to campaign."  A tight race turns to a veritable battle of gaffes between two newbie Presidential candidates.  A surprise challenger and an unelected President.  We go over the close '76 election, including a last-minute event that almost changed history.  
Released:
Oct 19, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Since 2006, this podcast has been using history to elevate today's political debates. Bruce Carlson applies as much historical context as possible to politics and while he's at it, tells a few stories.