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Campaign `80 / Voter Turnout #63388

ABC Evening News for Thursday, Nov 06, 1980
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(Studio) Voter turnout this election noted lowest in several decades.
REPORTER: Max Robinson

(DC) Concern that network projections of Ronald Reagan's victory affected voter turnout, and hence the election, examined; coverage by NBC, ABC and CBS outlined on screen, discussed. [Al ULLMAN - blames President Carter for conceding before polls closed.] [OR Democrat chairperson Joe SMITH - agrees with Ullman.] West coast resentment for Carter's early concession noted. [OR poll watcher Norma YOUNG - notes observed effect on voters.] [Mayor Dianne FEINSTEIN - comments.] Possible new legislature dealing with situation considered.
REPORTER: Jim Wooten

Reporter(s):
Robinson, Max;
Wooten, Jim
Duration:
00:02:50

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