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The RNC 1976
After the votes were cast for Party Nominee in 1976, Ronald Reagan collected enough 'Faithless' delegates to win the convention second round, but the Vice-Presidential vote was hard. Eventually, Nelson Rockefeller was selected by the Vice-Presidential vote. Reagan has told his followers that 'A Rockefeller is better than a Schweiker'.
The DNC 1976
After the votes were cast about 5 ballots were cast, Jimmy Carter clenched nomination. Carter refused to drop out on vote 3, came 2nd in vote 4, and went to win in 5. He nominated Walter Mondale on VP ballot 4.
The General Election
Polls
July 1st:
Reagan: 66% (355)
Carter: 34% (183)
August 1st:
Reagan: 66% (355)
Carter: 34% (183)
September 1st:
Reagan: 69% (371)
Carter: 31% (167)
October 1st:
Reagan: 62% (334)
Carter: 38% (204)
October 31st:
Reagan: 59% (317)
Carter: 41% (221)
General Election:
Reagan: 74% (398)
Carter: 26% (140)