In 1976, former California governor Ronald Reagan challenged incumbent Gerald Ford for the Republican presidential nomination. That March 7th, he appeared on Meet the Press. The broadcast originated in Florida, two days before that state's primary. Reagan lost the primary to Ford, and he fell short of capturing the nomination later that year. But on election day, Ford lost to Jimmy Carter, opening the door for Reagan to run again in 1980 -- and win.
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Length: 25:00 Posted: 9/9/2008
