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Fuzzybigfoot
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« on: April 25, 2012, 06:21:43 PM »
Eckhardt was a prime target for the oil industries, due to his liberal voting records (especially on toxic waste).  Jack Fields (R) not only had roots in the district, but also had the advantages of a growing suburban vote and a war chest which was almost double Eckhardt's.  These factors, along with Reagan's coattails, allowed Fields to edge out Eckhardt 52%-48%. 
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« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2012, 06:32:09 PM »
Quote from: Atari Democrat on April 25, 2012, 06:27:40 PM

Reagan lost the district by seven points. He was the only incumbent I can think of that lost re-election in 1980 in a district Carter won.

Reagan was able to weaken the Democratic vote enough to help Fields, that's what I meant.  Tongue
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