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If Ronald Reagan had won the 1976 Republican primaries/convention, against President Ford as IOTL, would he win the general election? He could be weaker in the Midwest, and be regarded as more of an extremist, as well as having a deeply divided party and might not be as polished. However, he could also wouldn't have Ford's weaknesses(Nixon pardon), be an outsider and be able to use his charisma. He would probably do better in the debates where he wouldn't gaffe like Ford. What do you think?
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