Chapter VI: Election Night 1976 (Part XIII)

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12:13 AM EST
Wednesday, November 3rd, 1976


MAJOR BREAKING NEWS DEVELOPMENTS: BROOKE WINS OREGON, ALASKA, HAWAII, EDGING CLOSER TO THE 270 MARK OF WINNING THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
*Brown wins home state of California overwhelmingly with 63% of the statewide vote.
*Reports: Brooke has scratchy throat problems, going to bed at his summer residence in Cape Cod.

Reasoner:
"Good Morning folks. It is Wednesday, November 3rd, 1976. I have major breaking news developments for you. We've got four major big calls to make, all of them at the Presidential level. We're not quite there yet, but these projections could be a major deciding moment of the 1976 Presidential campaign. Howard, tell us more."

Smith: "Indeed, this maybe a major deciding moment. ABC News can officially project that Vice President Brooke has won Oregon (6 Electoral Votes), Alaska (3 Electoral Votes), and Hawaii (4 Electoral Votes), putting him at 266 Electoral Votes: giving him just about very closer to clinching the 1976 Presidential election on this early Wednesday morning. Hawaii was too close to call for about three hours until the ABC News Decision Desk finally confirmed that Brooke won the Aloha State very narrowly by 1.6% in a margin of just 5,000 votes.

If you look at the electoral map right now, Brooke is on the edge of becoming the 40th President of the United States. 266 Electoral Votes! Once again, I want to repeat this for the viewers at home watching our election night coverage, 266 Electoral Votes and the potential of Vice President Brooke making history of also becoming the first African American President in our nation's history. It wasn't any surprise that Brooke won both Oregon and Alaska respectively as well, but I cannot imagine the scenes out in Sacramento as the Brown campaign is on the verge of a total political collapse."

Reasoner: "Now that's actually and absolutely stunning and shocking Howard. Who would've expected this? Not anybody covering this campaign throughout the entire year. We're going to have to go to another commercial break and then talk to our team of reporters in Sacramento at Brown headquarters."

12:29 AM EST

ABC NEWS SOURCES: BROWN PREPARING CONCESSION SPEECH ACCORDING TO INSIDERS

Reasoner: "We are back with our long coverage of The 76 Vote. We would like to talk with our reporter Becky Suarez from our ABC affiliate, KOVR-TV ABC 10 Sacramento at the Senator Hotel in Sacramento, which is the campaign watch party of Brown campaign headquarters. Becky, you're there with at least over 873+ guests watching election returns. What's the current mood there?"

Becky Suarez: "Harry, Barbara and Howard, the mood here was very optimistic several hours ago when all of the major networks called Pennsylvania and Ohio for Governor Brown, including a near sweep of the South except for Oklahoma, Florida and Virginia. However, disappointment soon came when the Texas call from our network came, though I would like to add that other networks haven't called Texas as of now. Nonetheless, the hall got very quiet when all of the major networks called Hawaii in Vice President Brooke's favor. You could almost feel the disappointment, anger and frustration in that complete, dead silence inside the ballroom of the Senator Hotel. And then we saw more tears when New York State was called for Brooke despite the Democrats winning the US Senate race up there with former US Ambassador to the United Nations Daniel Patrick Moynihan defeating conservative incumbent United States Senator James Buckley (C/R-NY St). There's also more dread among the 873+ guests inside the ballroom as they haven't heard any clarity of developments coming out of Illinois and Washington, the possible only two avenues for Governor Brown to get to 270 Electoral Votes in order for him to pull off a miracle. I can strongly tell you that if Governor Brown was to make a comeback this late in the game, time is running out and running out FAST! I also spoke with several young campaign volunteers here who already had tears in their eyes. There was one young woman, 20 years old, who worked on the campaign of United States Senator John V. Tunney (D-CA)'s reelection bid, who ABC News can confirm has lost reelection in the California US Senate election to controversial former San Francisco State University President Sam Hayakawa despite the landslide victory of Governor Brown here in the Golden State, who garnered 63% of the statewide vote with 4,073,983 votes and carrying 55 out of 58 counties. Another female campaign volunteer, 19 years old, said to me that seeing Hawaii and Texas called in Brooke's favor feels over one hundred times worse."

Reasoner: "Now that's quite obviously understandable Becky. Now you've heard reports of Governor Brown preparing to concede?"

Suarez: "Harry, we should treat this speculative information with strong sense of caution. And I mean with extreme caution! One of the campaign surrogates just told me there's heated discussions within Governor Brown's inner circle about the next steps of proceeding. Some want Brown to begin preparing a concession speech and place a phone call to Vice President Brooke, while other such as Gubernatorial Chief of Staff Gray Davis, aggressively pressure him to holding out as long as possible. Especially with the unclear situation coming out of Illinois, Texas and Washington. Davis is aggressively pushing for legal action and filing lawsuits effective immediately beginning tomorrow. Davis is also pushing for court orders that all provisional ballots in Texas (26 Electoral Votes), Illinois (26 Electoral Votes) and Washington (9 Electoral Votes) all be counted. Another close source to the Brown campaign told me that they've run through all of the numbers and still believe with confidence they can win all three states, combined 61 Electoral Votes between them. Once again, I cannot confirm or deny these reports of speculation."

Reasoner: "Now that sounds very intriguing and interesting. Thank you very much Becky for that report. We will almost certainly talk to you again."

Smith: "We can hope all of this gets resolved soon. The main questions might become quite irrelevant if Vice President Brooke wins both Washington and Illinois. But again, we just don't know quite yet. We again have to go into a commercial break and will be right back. This is ABC News Election Night Coverage."




National Popular Vote: President (91% of the precincts reporting)
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Vice President Edward W. Brooke, III (R-MA)/United States Senator Robert J. Dole (R-KS): 39,648,039 (49.25%) 266 Electoral Votes
Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr., (D-CA)/Former Governor James E. Carter, Jr., (D-GA): 39,583,335 (49.13%) 236 Electoral Votes

TO BE CONTINUED: COMING UP IN CHAPTER VI OF THE CURSED AMERICAN PRESIDENCY: Segment from Brooke Campaign Headquarters in Boston
 
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Chapter VI: Election Night 1976 (Part XIV)

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Wednesday, November 3rd, 1976
12:57 AM EST


ABC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: GINGRICH DEMANDS ALL VOTING IN REMAINING STATES TO STOPPED IMMEDIATELY; DECLARES VICE PRESIDENT BROOKE HAS WON THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

Reasoner:
"Good Morning everyone. We're heading right over to Boston, where Brooke campaign senior strategist Newt Gingrich is holding a press briefing with reporters in the conference room. Let's listen in."

Gingrich: "I have seen the latest developments coming out in the three states in question: Texas, Illinois and Washington. The major networks have projected multiple times Vice President Brooke has won the State of Texas' 26 Electoral Votes. Based on the latest returns coming out of South and Central Illinois, we are likely to win the State of Illinois and their 26 Electoral Votes, which will be enough to win the Presidency. Over the past 24 hours, there's been speculation and rumors swirling on why is it taking long to declare winners in these particular three states; the main development is that the opposition's tactics of delaying results is driving people's concern of possible stealing of this important election.

As far as I'm concerned, I strongly think it's time for all voting to STOP immediately. Because frankly, we won this election and Vice President Brooke is the President-elect of the United States. Thank you."

Reasoner: "Um, Ok. That was Newt Gingrich, the senior strategist of the Brooke campaign, who appeared before the press during a press briefing."
 
Chapter VI: Election Night 1976 (Part XV)

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Wednesday, November 3rd, 1976
1:32 AM EST


BREAKING NEWS: ABC NEWS RETRACTS TEXAS FROM BROOKE

Ann Compton:
"Good morning everyone. It's an early Wednesday morning here at ABC News Election Night Headquarters covering the hotly-contested 1976 Presidential election, we're getting new information from the Decision Desk in regards to the uncertainty about the polling station situation in Texas, which has 26 Electoral Votes.

Following long research and analysis including getting new information from sources with close eyes on the ground, the ABC News Decision Desk has decided to retract Texas and their 26 Electoral Votes from Vice President Edward Brooke's column..

Vice President Brooke previously had 266 Electoral Votes, but after the retraction of Texas, it'll be reduced to just 240 Electoral Votes, leaving him 30 Electoral Votes away from winning this election."


National Popular Vote: President (92% of the precincts reporting)
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Vice President Edward W. Brooke, III (R-MA)/United States Senator Robert J. Dole (R-KS): 39,973,773 (49.6%) 240 Electoral Votes
Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr., (D-CA)/Former Governor James E. Carter, Jr., (D-GA): 39,916,357 (48.3%) 236 Electoral Votes

COMING UP IN CHAPTER VI OF THE CURSED AMERICAN PRESIDENCY: Full-scale recount escalates in Texas, Illinois and Washington as the eyes of the nation converge on these 3 States!
 
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Chapter VI: Election Night 1976 (XVI)

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12:00 PM EST
Wednesday, November 3rd, 1976


PRESIDENT ROCKEFELLER TO ADDRESS THE NATION ON 1976 ELECTION
*Uncertainty continues to grow as three states could potentially decide the outcome of the 1976 Presidential election.
*Brown campaign files legal action with demands of provisional ballots being counted.
*Brooke campaign blasts Brown campaign's legal tactics.

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President Nelson Rockefeller addresses the nation on the aftermath of the ongoing uncertainty about the 1976 Presidential election.

President Rockefeller: "Good afternoon my fellow Americans. Yesterday, millions of Americans got to the polls and casted their votes in the 1976 Presidential election, which has been covered not only by Americans interested in the outcome, but also the entire international community.

In the 200 years of Independence, despite its imperfections and disappointments, America is still the shining beacon of light that the world looks to for democracy. I strongly believe that is the case here and even though, there are still votes being processed and counted in a couple of states, I am imploring on all Americans to be patient while Illinois, Texas and Washington take the methodical time in making sure everything is going smoothly.

First, I want to thank both candidates for their participation in the democratic process, Vice President Edward W. Brooke, III, whom I consider as my co-partner in leading the federal government as well as a close personal friend. His historic campaign for the Presidency has given millions hope, opportunity and ensuring the promise of a true union on what America should be going forward.

I also want to thank Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr., of California, for running a spirited campaign in the Bicentennial celebration of 1976. Millions of young Americans will be inspired by the youth, vigor and dedication to public service.

Second, I personally want to thank those elected to both the US House of Representatives and the United States Senate in yesterday's election including candidates of both political parties elected in local and statewide offices.

Third, in order to ensure there's no conflict of interests going on; I'm announcing the US Department of Justice will be taking an observer's role in the ongoing uncertainty about the election just in case things go wrong.

Understand that this address maybe short and up to the point, but I strongly believe that once a winner is announced, whoever it is, wilo be getting one of the smoothest transitions from my administration to my successor. That's what the American people expect nothing more, nothing less. Thanks for listening and God Bless America."

BREAKING NEWS: TEXAS TO UNDERGO FULL-SCALE RECOUNT

During a joint press conference in Austin, TX Governor Dolph Briscoe (D) & TX Secretary of State Mark W. White confirmed that the battleground State of TX (with 26 Electoral Votes) will be undergoing a full-scale statewide recount in all 254 counties effective immediately.

When asked if there was a quid-pro-quo from the Brown campaign, Briscoe flatly rejected these allegations strongly saying: "The fact that some journalists are making up fake rumors about corrupting the political process in the presidential election is downright absurd and flat out STUPID! Your question is suggesting that there was some secret deal between the State of Texas and Governor Brown's campaign. That is absolutely false!"

States in Question: 1976 Presidential election
*Texas (93% of the precincts reporting)

Brooke (R): 2,137,888 (49.5%)
Brown (D): 2,113,656 (48.9%)

*Illinois (97% of the precincts reporting)
Brooke (R): 2,625,357 (63.7%)
Brown (D): 1,300,783 (35.0%)

*Washington (98% of the precincts reporting)
Brown (D): 1,063,983 (58.29%)
Brooke (R): 556,000 (41.00%)

COMING UP IN CHAPTER VI OF THE CURSED AMERICAN PRESIDENCY: Long, long, long, dragged-out wait fir a winner in the 1976 Presidential election.
 
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Chapter VI: Election Night 1976 (Part XVII)

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1:57 PM EST
Tuesday, November 16th, 1976


BREAKING NEWS: ABC NEWS PROJECTS BROOKE WINS ILLINOIS HANDILY; BROWN WINS WASHINGTON BY DOUBLE DIGITS; TEXAS LIKELY TO DECIDE 1976 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

Sam Donaldson:
"Good afternoon everyone, this is an ABC News Special Report. We have major breaking news developments regarding to the uncertainty of the 1976 Presidential election. After 2 weeks of full statewide canvassing in at least two states, we can project Vice President Edward Brooke is the winner of Illinois' 26 Electoral Votes by double digits. There is a map of the State of Illinois, where Vice President Brooke has carried at 101 out of 102 counties, bringing the total of overall Electoral Votes to 266 once again. With 100% of the precincts reporting over in Washington, we can also project that Governor Jerry Brown is the winner of Washington's 9 Electoral Votes, giving him 245 Electoral Votes. Now let's take a closer look at both Illinois and Washington:

Illinois (100% of the precincts reporting)
Edward W. Brooke, III (R): 3,125,673 (64.84%)
Edmund G. Brown, Jr., (D): 1,623,773 (32.73%)

Washington (100% of the precincts reporting)
Edmund G. Brown, Jr., (D): 1,337,353 (56.99%)
Edward W. Brooke, III (R): 669,701 (37.49%)

ABC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT UPDATE: TEXAS REMAINS IN DOUBT; BROOKE ON TRACK TO WIN NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE.

Donaldson:
"So, Ladies and Gentlemen, we're now at a specific reflection point on where one particular state will in all likelihood, decides the 1976 Presidential election. It seems like it's the closest state in the nation. Frank, you have just spoken with our reporters on the ground, what's the latest information coming out of Texas?"

Frank Reynolds: "Sam, I just had multiple, and I mean multiple conversations with our reporters in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Austin. Now all we know so far is that we just don't know who won the Lone Star State and its 26 Electoral Votes because the main question about which specific ballots being counted will remain open. You have to remember the provisional ballots cast by voters, including majority of our servicemen and servicewomen of the US Armed Forces stationed around the world, coming in late due to the recent storms? We're now being told that according to the current count------which will be showing in a few minutes----------Brooke is slightly ahead after his early lead of double digits due to the early voting numbers which were around 56% of the statewide vote on Election Night, a lead of 12 percentage points. Later on during the night, that 12 percentage point lead quickly decreased further and further with the ongoing full-scale statewide recount canvassing. However, because it's just so close that these provisional ballots could potentially make a difference. United States Senator John Tower (R-TX) still insists these ballots missed the deadline and it's not allowed to be counted for legality reasons. Meanwhile, Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe (D) and Texas Secretary of State Mark W. White, Jr., both say the opposite, saying the majority of those voting in provisional absentee ballots include military serviceman and servicewomen of the US Armed Forces including those serving in the Texas National Guard. Democratic officials including those working with the Brown campaign, are currently weighing options, as well as legal options too and might be filing lawsuits at some point soon. Here's what I can say about the situation: There's NOT going to be any call in the State of Texas today or possibly tomorrow, maybe even longer during the Thanksgiving holiday break. I strongly suggest everyone watching, please take a deep breath and relax because this will be taking quite awhile and then strongly valuate options on how to proceed moving forward."

Donaldson: "I believe here are the numbers coming out of Texas right now. And also the national overall popular vote, which is almost nearly 99 percent in. We can also project after nearly two weeks that Vice President Edward Brooke has very likely won the popular vote nationwide. At least a plurality wants him to become the next President."

Texas (99.3% of the precincts reporting: Statewide Canvassing Recount)

Edward W. Brooke, III (R): 2,143,557 (49.77%)
Edmund G. Brown, Jr., (D): 2,143,337 (49.61%)


National Popular Vote: President (98.61% of the precincts reporting)
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Vice President Edward W. Brooke, III (R-MA)/United States Senator Robert J. Dole (R-KS): 41,663,383 (49.25%) 266 Electoral Votes
Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr., (D-CA)/Former Governor James E. Carter, Jr., (D-GA): 41,106,929 (48.83%) 245 Electoral Votes
 
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Chapter VI: Election Night 1976 (Part XVIII)

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CONGRESSIONAL OUTLOOK ON 1976 ELECTIONS:

US House of Representatives: November 2nd, 1976

Democrats: 292
Republicans: 143

United States Senate
Democrats: 62
Republicans: 38

*Arizona: OPEN
Dennis DeConcini (D): 54.0%✔
Sam Steiger (R): 43.3%
DEMOCRATIC GAIN

*California:
Sam I. Hayakawa (R): 50.2%✔
John V. Tunney (D-incumbent): 46.9%
REPUBLICAN GAIN

*Connecticut:
Lowell Weicker (R-incumbent): 57.7%✔
Gloria Schaeffer (D): 41.2%
REPUBLICAN HOLD

*Delaware:
William Roth (R-incumbent): 55.8%✔
Thomas Maloney (D): 43.6%
REPUBLICAN HOLD

*Florida:
Lawton Chiles (D-incumbent): 63.0%✔
John Grady (R): 37.0%
DEMOCRATIC HOLD

*Hawaii: OPEN
Spark Matsunaga (D): 53.7%✔
William Quinn (R): 40.6%
DEMOCRATIC GAIN

*Indiana
Richard Lugar (R): 58.8%✔
Vance Hartke (D-incumbent): 40.5%
REPUBLICAN GAIN

*Maine
Edmund Muskie (D-incumbent): 60.2%✔
Robert A.G. Monks (R): 39.8%
DEMOCRATIC HOLD

*Maryland
Paul Sabarnes (D): 56.5%✔
J. Glenn Beall, Jr , (R-incumbent): 38.8%
DEMOCRATIC GAIN

*Massachusetts:
Edward M. Kennedy (D-incumbent): 69.3%✔
Michael Robertson (R): 29.0%
DEMOCRATIC HOLD

*Michigan: OPEN
Donald Riegle (D): 52.5%✔
Marvin L. Esch (R): 46.8%
DEMOCRATIC HOLD

*Minnesota:
Hubert H. Humphrey (DFL-incumbent): 67.5%✔
Gerald Brekke (R): 25.0%
DEMOCRATIC HOLD

*Mississippi:
John Stennis (D-incumbent): 100%✔
DEMOCRATIC HOLD


*Missouri: OPEN
John Danforth (R): 56.9%✔
Warren Hearnes (D): 42.5%
REPUBLICAN GAIN

*Montana: OPEN
John Melcher (D): 64.2%✔
Stanley Burger (R): 35.8%
DEMOCRATIC HOLD

*Nebraska: OPEN
Edward Zorinsky (D): 52.4%✔
John Y. McCollister (R): 47.5%
DEMOCRATIC GAIN

*Nevada:
Howard Cannon (D-incumbent): 63.0%✔
David Towell (R): 31.4%
DEMOCRATIC HOLD

*New Jersey:
Harrison Williams (D-incumbent): 60.7%✔
David Norcross (R): 38.0%
DEMOCRATIC HOLD

*New Mexico:
Harrison Schmidt (R): 56.8%✔
Joseph Montoya (D-incumbent): 42.7%
REPUBLICAN GAIN

*New York State
Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D): 54.2%✔
James Buckley (R-incumbent): 44.9%
DEMOCRATIC GAIN

*North Dakota:
Quentin Burdick (D-incumbent): 62.1%✔
Robert Stroup (R): 36.6%
DEMOCRATIC HOLD

*Ohio:
Howard Metzenbaum (D): 49.5%✔
Robert Taft (R-incumbent): 46.5%
DEMOCRATIC GAIN

*Pennsylvania: OPEN
John Heinz, III (R): 52.4%✔
William Green, III (D): 46.8%
REPUBLICAN HOLD

*Rhode Island: OPEN
John Chafee (R): 57.7%✔
Richard Lorber (D): 42.0%
REPUBLICAN GAIN

*Tennessee:
Jim Sasser (D): 52.5%✔
Bill Brock (R-incumbent): 47.0%
DEMOCRATIC GAIN

*Texas:
Lloyd Bentsen (D-incumbent): 56.8%✔
Alan Steelman (R): 42.2%
DEMOCRATIC HOLD

*Utah:
Orrin Hatch (R): 53.7%✔
Frank Moss (D-incumbent): 44.8%
REPUBLICAN GAIN

*Vermont:
Robert Stafford (R-incumbent): 50.0%✔
Thomas Salmon (D): 45.3%
REPUBLICAN HOLD

*Virginia:
Douglas Wilder (D): 57.3%✔
Harry F. Byrd, Jr., (I-incumbent): 38.6%
DEMOCRATIC GAIN

*Washington:
Scoop Jackson (D-incumbent): 71.83%✔
George Brown (R): 24.2%
DEMOCRATIC HOLD

*West Virginia:
Robert Byrd (D-incumbent): 99.9%
DEMOCRATIC HOLD


*Wisconsin:
William Proxmire (D-incumbent): 72.27%✔
Stanley York (R): 27.0%
DEMOCRATIC HOLD

*Wyoming:
Malcolm Wallop (R): 54.7%✔
Gale McGee (D-incumbent): 45.4%
REPUBLICAN GAIN
 
Chapter VI: Election Night 1976 (Part XIX)

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GUBERNATORIAL OUTLOOK ON THE 1976 ELECTIONS

US State/Territory Governorships: November 2nd, 1976


*Arkansas: DEMOCRATIC HOLD
David Pryor (D-incumbent): 83.24%✔
Leon Griffith (R): 16.74%

*Delaware: REPUBLICAN GAIN
Pete du Pont (R): 56.86%✔

Sherman W. Tribhitt (D-incumbent): 42.46%

*Illinois: OPEN REPUBLICAN GAIN
James R. Thompson (R): 64.68%✔

Michael Howlett (D): 34.71%

*Indiana: REPUBLICAN HOLD
Otis Bowen (R-incumbent): 56.85%✔

Larry Conrad (D): 42.63%

*Missouri: DEMOCRATIC GAIN
Joseph Teasdale (D): 50.25%✔

Kit Bond (R-incumbent): 49.55%

*Montana: DEMOCRATIC HOLD
Thomas Lee Judge (D-incumbent): 61.7%✔

Robert Woodahl (R): 36.58%

*New Hampshire: REPUBLICAN HOLD
Meldrim Thomson, Jr., (R-incumbent): 57.6%✔

Harry Spanos (D): 42.32%

*North Carolina: OPEN DEMOCRATIC GAIN
Jim Hunt (D): 64.99%✔

David Flaherty (R): 33.9%

*North Dakota: DEMOCRATIC HOLD
Arthur Link (D-incumbent): 51.58%✔

Richard Elkin (R): 46.53%

*Rhode Island: OPEN DEMOCRATIC HOLD
J. Joseph Garrahy (D): 54.82%✔

James Taft (R): 44.71%

*Utah: OPEN DEMOCRATIC HOLD
Scott Matheson (D): 52.02%✔

Vernon Romney (R): 45.96%

*Vermont: OPEN REPUBLICAN GAIN
Richard Snelling (R): 53.39%✔

Stella Hackel (D): 40.56%

*Washington: OPEN DEMOCRATIC GAIN
Dixy Lee Ray (D): 53.14%✔

John Spellman (R): 44.43%

*West Virginia: OPEN DEMOCRATIC GAIN
Jay Rockefeller (D): 66.15%✔

Cecil H. Underwood (R): 33.82%

*Puerto Rico: PNP GAIN
Carlos Romero Barcelo (PNP/D): 48.28%✔

Rafael Hernandez Colon (PPD/D-incumbent): 45.29%
 
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Chapter VI: Election Night 1976 (Part XX)

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EXIT POLLS OF THE 1976 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

*(Anglos):

Brooke: 56%
Brown: 41%


*(African Americans):
Brown: 73%
Brooke: 23%

*(Latinos):
Brown: 63%
Brooke: 35%

*(Democrats):
Brown: 77%
Brooke: 22%

*(Independents):
Brooke: 59%
Brown: 38%

*(Republicans):
Brooke: 83%
Brown: 16%

*(Liberals):
Brown: 73%
Brooke: 23%

*(Moderates):
Brooke: 59%
Brown: 39%

*(Conservatives):
Brooke: 69%
Brown: 29%

*(Females):
Brown: 50%
Brooke: 48%

*(Males):
Brown: 50%
Brooke: 48%

*(Protestants):
Brooke: 57%
Brown: 42%

*(Anglo Protestants):
Brooke: 59%
Brown: 40%

*(Catholics):
Brown: 54%
Brooke: 43%

*(Jewish):
Brown: 64%
Brooke: 32%

*(18-21):
Brooke: 49%
Brown: 48%

*(22-29):
Brown: 51%
Brooke: 46%

*(30-44):
Brooke: 49%
Brown: 49%

*(45-59):
Brooke: 56%
Brown: 44%

*(60+):
Brooke: 63%
Brown: 33%

*(Regions: East):
Brown: 55%
Brooke: 42%

*(South):
Brown: 59%
Brooke: 40%

*(Anglo Southerners):
Brooke: 52%
Brown: 46%

*(Midwest):
Brooke: 50%
Brown: 48%

*(West):
Brown: 51%
Brooke: 46%
 
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Chapter VI: The battle over provisional ballots

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Thursday, November 4th, 1976

ABC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: BROWN CAMPAIGN FILES LAWSUITS DEMANDING FOR PROVISIONAL BALLOTS BEING COUNTED IN TEXAS.

Ted Koppel:
"Good afternoon. I am Ted Koppel and this is an ABC News Special Report. We're getting new developments coming out of Texas, where according to sources close to the situation, reported that California Governor Jerry Brown's presidential campaign has filed lawsuits demanding that provisional ballots should be allowed to be counted with the fate of the 1976 Presidential election hanging in the balance.

Sixteen days ago, Texas with 26 Electoral Votes was previously called for Vice President Edward Brooke on Election Night, but after hours of uncertainty about the provisional ballots, ABC News had no other choice but to retract Texas from the Vice President's column.

There's been a legal battle over provisional ballots including ongoing accusations of voting irregularities in parts of Texas such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio.

Brown campaign manager and Gubernatorial Chief of Staff Gray Davis aggressively pushed for legal action in federal court in Houston to allow provisional ballots be counted. Davis also suggested these ballots will turn the tide in Governor Brown's favor.

Of course, Brooke campaign manager Newt Gingrich blasted the Brown campaign's lawsuits by suggesting it's nothing more than political desperation on a flailing campaign with lack of excitement and energy."


BREAKING NEWS: TEXAS SUPREME COURT TO HEAR CASE ON PROVISIONAL BALLOTS; TOWER REACTS

United States Senator John G. Tower (R-TX) in a press release, blasted the Texas Supreme Court for accepting the Brown campaign's lawsuits on provisional ballots. "The people of Texas had already spoken on November 2nd, I am confident that Vice President Brooke is the winner of the 1976 Presidential election. It's a downright shame that by accepting these frivolous lawsuits, the Texas Supreme Court has become complicit in conniving with Governor Brown and his Sacramento cronies of trying to steal this election."

November 7th, 1976


INSULTS FLYING: HOT MIC REVEALS DAVIS' CONTROVERSIAL COMMENTS AGAINST TOWER

During an in-depth interview with ABC affiliate KOVR-TV Sacramento, Gubernatorial Chief of Staff Gray Davis was caught on a hot mic launching insults against United States Senator John G. Tower (R-TX), who attacked the Brown campaign's lawsuits on pushing to getting provisional ballots be counted with regard to the uncertainty about Texas and it's 26 Electoral Votes.

Davis was caught saying, "Who in the fuck does that jackass Senator from Texas think he is? A drunk short asshole who cannot even control his refreshments and spouting off baseless allegations being all half-cocked!" Things had taken an uglier turn when Davis mocked Tower's height belittling him with uglier insults, nastier comments, etc.,

Senator Tower's office declined to issue response, preferring to put the focus on the 1976 Presidential election with Texas being the deciding Battleground State.
 
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Fall 1976: National & International Highlights

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Saturday, November 13th, 1976

BREAKING NEWS: TEXAS SUPREME COURT RULING BY ALLOWING PROVISIONAL BALLOTS, SENATOR TOWER & REPUBLICANS STRONGLY OBJECT


With the Thanksgiving holiday break around the corner, the Texas Supreme Court in Austin ruled earlier on Tuesday morning to allow the provisional ballots in question into the full statewide count. "Based on the detailed information we've been receiving including listening to all of the evidence from both sides, we believe it's important that local authorities are allowed to grant extension of polling openings in the cases due to serious events such as heavy weather. Therefore, ballots which were submitted after the passing of the deadline shall be counted as valid votes," TX Supreme Court Chief Justice Joe Greenhill (D) wrote in the majority opinion. "Not including votes that were submitted up to an hour later through no fault of their own (the voters) based on the circumstances, would become an unlawful infringement of voting rights," the majority opinion continued to read.

Local Democratic officials, such as US Reps. Barbara Jordan (D-TX), Henry B. Gonzalez (D-TX), United States Senator Lloyd Bentsen (D-TX) including several other Democratic politicians praised the decision. Spokesperson for the Brown campaign thanked the Texas Supreme Court for upholding basic democratic standards. While a spokesperson for the Brooke campaign said the matter might need further review all the way to the United States Supreme Court if necessary. However, prominent Republicans such as United States Senator John G. Tower (R-TX) quickly came out in opposition of the decision. "We respect the Texas Supreme Court's majority opinion, but the Republican National Committee continues to believe that provisional ballots shouldn't be allowed to be counted due to voter fraud miscues. Therefore, we will appeal the decision and fight this all the way to the United States Supreme Court. We also demand Governor Briscoe not to sign any certification for the State of Texas before a full recount in all 254 counties is conducted successfully."

Following the inclusion of the provisional ballots, the updated voting count statewide for Texas looks as follows:
Texas:

Edmund G. Brown, Jr., (D): 2,244.673 (49.75%)
Edward W. Brooke, III (R): 2,244,419 (49.73%)

Based on the assumptions of this ruling being held up & if the statewide recount doesn't put Vice President Brooke ahead again, Governor Brown would be elected the 40th President of the United States by just under 200 votes.

US Attorney General Edward H. Levi: No interference from the Federal Government or US Department of Justice

Just seven hours after the ruling from the Texas Supreme Court, US Attorney General Edward H. Levi issued a statement during a press conference at the US Department of Justice in Washington, DC., saying there will be no interference from the Justice Department or even the federal government in any matter with regard to the outcome of the 1976 Presidential election. "As far as we're concerned, this is basically an issue for the State of Texas and there's not going to be any involvement by the federal government. We have complete confidence in the local officials and state courts in making sure all of the votes will be counted according to the law," Levi said. White House Press Secretary Ron Nessen confirmed Levi's statements & that were made with the approval of President Nelson Rockefeller. The President repeatedly stressed the need for the American people to remain patient in letting local and state officials making decisions & continuing talks with Brooke & Brown confidants in assuring a smooth transition of power regardless of the official final outcome.

Brown campaign spokesperson expressed support for Levi's comments & added that the White House is fully cooperating with the team. While a spokesperson for the Brooke campaign declined to issue statement but previously confirmed contacts with White House officials to being prepared to take over the reins of government should Vice President Brooke be declared the winner.


Wednesday, November 17th, 1976: Jordanian Army commandos rescue hostages at Intercontinental Hotel in Amman

On the orders of King Hussein of Jordan, commandos of the Jordanian Army during an operation landed by helicopter on the roof of the Intercontinental Hotel, overpowering four Palestinian guerillas who had taken guests & employees hostages; during the gunbattle, three gunmen, two hotel employees & two Jordanian soldiers were killed.

Friday, November 19th, 1976: Murdoch purchases the New York Post
Australian media entrepreneur Rupert Mudroch successfully purchased the New York Post, the afternoon newspaper of New York City, NY St from its owner & publisher Dorothy Schiff.

Saturday, November 20th, 1976: Mexican President Lieutenant General Oscar Robles dismantles land reform policies of previous administration
Since coming to power during the Spring of 1973 in a military coup d'etat which ousted then-Mexican President Luis Echeverria Alvarez from office, Mexican President Lieutenant General Oscar Robles signed an executive order dismantling the land reform redistribution policy of the Echeverria administration, which was met with backlash from rural Mexican farmers & their families. Federal judge affirmed Robles' executive order as final.

Sunday, November 21st, 1976: James rumored to serve as US Secretary of Defense
As it appears that CA Governor Jerry Brown (D) might win the Presidency, US Air Force General Daniel James, Jr., who has served as Commander-in-Chief of North American Aerospace Defense Command since 1975, is rumored to be tapped as the next US Secretary of Defense, but might have to step down from his current position & retire from the United States Air Force in order to accept the position in the event Governor Brown. Some reports indicate that James would've preferred staying as Commander-in-Chief of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, but rumors indicating James' future escalated immediately following a meeting with President Rockefeller at NORAD/ADCOM when Rockefeller visited back in mid September.

Thursday, November 25th, 1976: Argentine President Isabel Peron confirms she will seek election to full 6-year term in 1977 elections
During a nationwide address from the Casa Rosada (Government Office) in Buenos Aires, Argentine President Isabel Peron, who successfully crushed the botched military coup attempt back during the nearly 3-month Civil War, confirmed she will be a candidate for election to a full 6-year term in the upcoming 1977 Presidential elections. "I believe that steady leadership is needed during difficult times and while we are facing rough turmoil in light of an economic downturn, I am confident that as Argentinians, we will overcome these challenges and emerge victorious. We are a proud independent country with years of history, we should remain excited about both the present and the future going forward. And it is because of overcoming these obstacles in recent years, that I am a candidate for a full six-year term as your President in the 1977 elections."

Peron, who ascended to the Presidency upon the death of her husband, iconic three-term Argentine President Juan Peron on July 1st, 1974, has faced economic & political challenges during her administration. In the aftermath of successfully defeating the botched military coup attempt, she aggressively ordered a full-scale scrubbing of the entire Argentinian Armed Forces Command & demanded loyalty in all of the branches of the Argentinian Armed Forces Command, which all of whom pledged & gave their loyalty to the whacky & quirky Peronist government.

Monday, November 29th, 1976: US Supreme Court to decide election case by next month
The US Supreme Court formally picked up the election case Tower vs. Houston. Spokesperson for the US Supreme Court informed the public about the deadline: Accordingly, the Texas Supreme Court had already ruled their decision in allowing provisional ballots on November 13th. However, with Texas expected to certify their results pending the official decision from the nation's highest court, could deliver its formal election certificate to Congress in time, allowing a President & Vice President duly elected by electors in late December & announced by Congress on January 6th, 1977.

Following the lawsuit being submitted on November 13th, oral arguments are being heard from November 23rd. Both the Brooke & Brown campaigns welcomed the statement as the intriguing 1976 Presidential election was nearing a close.
 
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Chapter VI: Major Breaking News Developments

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December 6th, 1976

ABC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: US SUPREME COURT RULES THAT TEXAS STOPS PROVISIONAL BALLOTS; ALSO RULE GOVERNOR BROWN IS THE WINNER OF THE 1976 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION


Voiceover: "The following is a special report from ABC News."

Frank Reynolds: "This is ABC News from Washington. I am Frank Reynolds and we're interrupting your regularly scheduled programming because we've got major breaking news developments coming out of the US Supreme Court in regard to the ongoing legal action case of Tower vs. Houston as the battle over provisional ballots in the battleground State of Texas and it's 26 Electoral Votes remain hanging in the balance with the 1976 Presidential election still undecided.

Just about a few moments ago, the US Supreme Court has ruled 7-2 putting an end to the month long drama of the 1976 Presidential election; US Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger wrote in the majority opinion, "After conducting and analyzing the evidence from both sides of the nationally-watched case. The Majority strongly believes that all efforts on a full-scale statewide recount in all 254 counties in the State of Texas be put to an immediate stop effective immediately! Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr., of California is therefore the winner of Texas' 26 Electoral Votes and the 1976 Presidential election."

I repeat once again, the US Supreme Court rules in favor of California Governor Jerry Brown, the Democratic Party nominee for the Presidency, as the winner of Texas and it's 26 Electoral Votes including the winner of the 1976 Presidential election.

I am being told by the production staff that one of our reporters in our ABC affiliate in Austin, Texas KVUE-TV is live in downtown Austin on new information coming out."

Reporter: "Frank. We've got new information coming out in terms of press statements from the office of Texas Secretary of State Mark W. White; Secretary White announced the full findings of tbe statewide recanvassing of all 254 counties, confirming Governor Brown is the winner of Texas' 26 Electoral Votes by a margin of 309 votes overall and 0.2 percent.

Here are the final numbers coming in:
Texas (100%)

Edmund G. Brown, Jr., (D): 2,313,325 (49.83%)✔ Projected winner
Edward W. Brooke (R): 2,313,016 (49.63%)

Secretary White also confirmed these final results will be certified and this was reaffirmed by Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe (D). We haven't heard any reaction from the plaintiffs like United States Senator John G. Tower (R-TX) or anyone from the Texas Republican Party about the US Supreme Court deciding to end this lawsuit altogether."


National Popular Vote: President
******Final Official Results
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Vice President Edward W. Brooke, III (R-MA)/United States Senator Robert J. Dole (R-KS): 41,713,725 (49.73%) 266 Electoral Votes
Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr., (D-CA)/Former Governor James E. Carter, Jr., (D-GA): 41,625,637 (49.23%) 271 Electoral Votes✔ Projected winner

UPCOMING SEGMENTS:
*Concession speech from Vice President Brooke at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC
*Victory speech from Governor Brown in Sacramento
*President Rockefeller meets with President-elect Brown at the White House
*National reaction of the 1976 Presidential election
*International fallout
*Brown transition team working on Cabinet Secretaries


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Chapter VI: Concession speech from VP Brooke

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December 6th, 1976
3:56 PM EST
Eisenhower Executive Office Building
Washington, DC


ABC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: VICE PRESIDENT BROOKE GIVES CONCESSION SPEECH


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Vice President Edward William Brooke, III concedes the 1976 Presidential Election.

Just hours after the US Supreme Court voted to end the dragged-out drama of the 1976 Presidential election, spokesperson for Vice President Edward Brooke confirmed that Brooke phoned California Governor Jerry Brown (D) conceding the election & offered his personal congratulations.

Inside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Vice President Brooke appeared before the podium with the Vice Presidential seal on it & delivered his concession speech in a midday address to the American people.

Vice President Edward William Brooke, III: "Good afternoon my fellow Americans. After nearly a full year of non-stop campaigning since November 1975, the 1976 Presidential election in our nation's 200-year history is officially over.

First, I would like to thank my wife and your Second Lady Remigia Brooke; our two beautiful daughters; family members, relatives and friends including former colleagues in the United States Senate. Without any of you, none of this would've been possible.

Second, I also want to personally thank the hardworking people of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, who have elected me in five consecutive statewide elections. Fighting hard for Bay Staters during my time as Massachusetts State Attorney General, United States Senator and currently as the 42nd Vice President of the United States, including pushing legislation in regards to improving infrastructure projects, tackling ethics reforms, standing up against political corruption and leading the battle for civil rights for all Americans will be accomplishments I will forever cherish for the rest of my life.

Third, I want to thank my close friend and co-partner of leading America: President Nelson Rockefeller, the 39th President of the United States. Your administration's legacy of leading America out of the chaos of Watergate, Vietnam, economic turmoil and doing everything to heal our divided nation during difficult circumstances will always be remembered.

Fourth, to my supporters, who backed me during the presidential campaign: When I announced my candidacy last year, I said that regardless of the outcome that we should always respect the election results. You've stuck with me during the most difficult and painful moments of this campaign especially during the early primaries. To the 41,713,725 Americans, who voted for me during Election Day on November 2nd, special thank you and I greatly appreciate your enthusiasm and support you've given to Remigia and I. Plus, I strongly note to everyone watching that I won 30 States, an absolute majority.

Fifth, Special thank you to my running mate, United States Senator Robert J. Dole from the State of Kansas. Your honesty of limited government, staunch suppprt of the US Armed Forces, bipartisan achievements in the United States Senate will be critical in the years going forward. I sincerely hope that you and your wife, Elizabeth continue to serve the American people including fighting for Kansans in the Heartland.

Just about several hours ago, I spoke wirh Governor Brown and offered him my concession. The American people needs to know that democracy, despure its imperfections, can go quite smoothly. Campaigns are rough, difficult and often bitter, but once millions of Americans cast their votes in an open free democratic election, we must respect the will of the people no matter what.

It's my hope that President-elect Brown and Vice President-elect Carter understand that majority of Americans in 30 out of the 50 States that voted for stay the course, must be respected too.

Finally, I want to leave you with this: 200 years after we won the Revolutionary War, America will forever remain a true beacon of hope and opportunity in the days, weeks, months, years and decades ahead going forward. Serving as the 42nd Vice President of the United States has been absolutely the honor of my life.

Thank you very much for letting me serve you, the American people. I will forever cherish these memories as I move to the private sector, charting a new course in life.

God Bless America !"

[Rounds of applause occurs as Vice President Brooke kisses his wife, Remigia & greets his family before leaving the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.]
 
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Chapter VI: Party in Los Angeles

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5:00 PM PST
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ABC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: VICTORY SPEECH FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR JERRY BROWN AS PRESIDENT-ELECT


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CA Governor Jerry Brown (D) greeted by his mother, Bernice Brown after he was declared the 40th President of the United States.

The crowd was chanting "Brown/Carter 76"; "We Want Jerry! We Want Jerry! We Want Jerry!". Inside the ballroom of the Wiltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, the mood was cheerful & excited once news on the US Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Brown campaign's lawsuits on allowing provisional ballots be counted in the battleground State of Texas, giving their 26 Electoral Votes to the first-term Democratic Governor of California and therefore declaring him the winner of the 1976 Presidential election.

It was finally over!

With the concession speech from Vice President Edward Brooke earlier in the day, Edmund Gerald Brown, Jr., age 38 made history as the second bachelor to hold the Presidency since James Buchanan & the second youngest President since John F. Kennedy. After three consecutive Republican Presidents controlling the White House within eight years, the Democrats finally won back the Presidency for the first time since 1964 when then-President Lyndon Johnson won a first full four-year term in a massive landslide victory.

However, Brown didn't win the national popular vote as Brooke won it by 88,088 votes & also carried 30 out of the 50 States, while Brown carried just 20 States. Former GA Governor Jimmy Carter (D), became the first Georgian to serve as the 43rd Vice President of the United States, warmed up the crowd in the hotel ballroom.

Vice President-elect Jimmy Carter: "We did it! We did it! We did it! After eight years of distrust, chaos and scandals, the American people has voted for change!

It is my honor to introduce to all of you, the American people including the entire world, the 34th Governor of California and the 40th President of the United States, the Honorable Edmund Gerald Brown, Jr.,"

[Crowd cheers loudly as Governor Brown & his girlfriend, Linda Ronstadt arrive on the stage; Brown shakes hands with Governor Carter & his wife, Rosalynn].

President-elect Jerry Brown: "Thank you very much [Crowd cheers loudly once again]! Thank you very much for coming today.

After a long-dragged out campaign, thousands of handshakes, town halls, forums and debates, the American people has voted to offer a new venture of leadership. Following the scandals of Watergate, debacles of the Vietnam War, assassinations, mistrust of government, foreign policy crises, millions of Americans casts their ballots in all 50 States and chosen to turn the page and lead this great nation into a new beginning! (Cheers)

Earlier this morning, I received a gracious telephone call from Vice President Edward Brooke, who offered his concession (crowd cheers again). It was a dignified telephone call with grace, class and courage considering how difficult it was to make. I thanked him for his years of public service as Massachusetts State Attorney General, United States Senator and as the 42nd Vice President of the United States. Vice President Brooke's presidential campaign was historic to millions of Americans, who became inspired by the main issues, specific policy proposals he advocated throughout the 1976 Presidential election. To those, who voted for both Vice President Brooke and Senator Robert J. Dole of the State of Kansas, I want all of you to know that I will be your President too.

Next, I want to give my personal thanks for President Nelson Rockefeller, whom I spoke with earlier over the phone before I came to this podium. President Rockefeller will be remembered in the history books as the leader, who came to the Presidency during tragic circumstances when we lost the late President Gerald Ford on September 5th, 1975. President Rockefeller's administration will be remembered in the history books as guiding America by rebuilding confidence in the presidency, confidence in our free system and confidence in our nation's future. Mr. President, thank you very much for all you and Vice President Brooke have done for America.
Would you all please join me in giving both President Rockefeller and Vice President Brooke a round of applause for our appreciation to their years of dedicated public service [Crowd giving round of applause].

My fellow Americans: I am so deeply honored by the trust you've given me to serving as the 40th President of the United States on January 20th, 1977. Just like I am also honored to have a fellow Governor and my friend, Jimmy Carter by my side, who will become the 43rd Vice President of the United States. Thanks for everything Jimmy, I've always had your back during the tough times of this campaign and I am extremely confident that you'll have my back as you will be a great Vice President in the upcoming four years. We're at the beginning of the tail-end of this decade. A decade that began with chaos and ends with progress, peace, and lasting prosperity for all Americans. My faith has never been much greater that we can achieve these noble, lofty goals and achieve them, if we can come together as a nation in ordinary times. Now be assured I will do everything I can in earning your trust and confidence, including those who didn't vote for me. I will pledge to be a President for all Americans not just those who supported me. Now to the international community, Never ever bet against America! We stand with our longstanding allies and friends during good and tough times. We also seek peace and freedom for all people whether in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the Caribbean, Asia or Latin America. But let me make it very clear: we also stand strong against tyranny and barbarism wherever it's happening. We're a nation of faith and firm principles that everybody matters. These values will be the guidance for my incoming administration in these upcoming four years. Yet, there's going to be some setbacks where we'll fall short of these ideals and measures, but we will never stop trying. I give you my personal word.

Thank you all very much for coming today and God Bless America!"

UPCOMING SEGMENTS IN THE CURSED AMERICAN PRESIDENCY:
*President Rockefeller meets with President-elect Brown at the White House.
*National & International fallout of the 1976 Presidential election.
*Brown Transition Team working on prospects for Cabinet Secretaries, etc.,
*Political Analysis: Did swing voters lie to the pollsters by saying they'd vote for VP Brooke publicly when asked, but voted for Governor Brown in private ?
*International Segments
 
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Chapter VI: The Transition Begins

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December 13th, 1976: President Rockefeller hosts President-elect Brown for transition meeting at the White House.

Monday, December 13th, 1976, was the day CA Governor Jerry Brown (D) entered the White House as the President-elect for a formal meeting with outgoing President Nelson Rockefeller, The two had already been in regular contact since the election, as Rockefeller was preparing to transfer the presidency over to either Brown or Vice President Edward Brooke. With the election finally decided, Brown received an invitation to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for the next Monday. He was accompanied by his girlfriend, Linda Ronstadt, known by Californians as the First Partner of California; Brown was hosted at the Oval Office by Rockefeller. In the meantime, Ronstadt was hosted by outgoing First Lady Happy Rockefeller upstairs in the family residence of the Executive Mansion.

Over at the Number One Observatory Circle, outgoing Vice President Edward Brooke hosted Vice President-elect & former GA Governor Jimmy Carter to discuss transition plans, etc., Brown officially confirmed that Ronstadt will become First Lady after carefully avoiding questions about her role during the campaign.

President Nelson Rockefeller: "Good Morning my fellow Americans. Today, I have had a cordial meeting with President-elect Jerry Brown in the Oval Office, where we've discussed the ongoing transition plans from my administration to my successor's incoming administration.

I want the American people to know that after a difficult, rough and bitter campaign, it's significant that we came together as one America. Because the entire international community is watching as they're looking to America leading the world as we're still in the midst of the Cold War.

From one governor to another governor, I welcome President-elect Brown to the White House."

(Rockefeller & Brown shake hands)

President-elect Jerry Brown: "Thank you very much Mr. President for your hospitality of you and your lovely wife, Happy on welcoming me and Linda to the White House. It's a magnificent majestic place with lots of history from throughout the years.

I also like to thank the members of the White House Staff for the gracious welcome and we'll get to know each other during the incoming four years.

Like President Rockefeller said earlier, we've had a gracious, cordial meeting about the Presidential transition, where we discussed the top main hot-button issues facing America both domestically and internationally from inflation, public safety, domestic policy, foreign affairs, national defense, etc., "

Reporter #1: "Governor Brown. There's been speculation on the role of what Ms. Linda Ronstadt will be playing in your administration for the incoming four years since she's been serving as the First Partner of California during the time you've been serving as California's 34th Governor since January 6th, 1975. Can you confirm what role she'll be having in your administration?"

President-elect Brown: "Linda and I have been discussing the plans for my incoming administration, I can confirm to you that Linda will be serving as the next First Lady of the United States come January 20th, 1977. She will be a wonderful First Lady that the American people will love!"

Reporter #2: "Mr. President. There's been concerns from the international front particularly Korean President Park Chung-hee, who has blasted your successor's foreign policy agenda because President Park has accused Governor Brown of calling for massive reductions of military troops in the Korean Peninsula, a proposal which has been attacked by a bipartisan consensus in Congress.

Aren't you concerned that the incoming Brown administration will dismantle our national defense?"

President Rockefeller: "I am not going to telegraph our private meeting with President-elect Brown to some members of the press. I can tell you that I strongly urged the incoming administration NOT to do anything chaotic when it comes to our staunch allies and friends like Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, West Germany, Greece, Italy, etc.,"

President-elect Brown: "First off, I am not going to antagonize the ROKUS Alliance, but reports are coming out of there about several instances of human rights violations in the Republic of Korea under President Park's administration are very concerning and disturbing considering that he promised after his 1967 reelection, that he would step down after two terms.

Unfortunately, President Park used extreme methods and illegal procedures in staying in power by declaring martial law and jailing his political opponents on baseless allegations of conspiring against his administration.

When it comes to foreign policy: this incoming administration will use diplomatic approach and promoting the human rights campaign in order to urge many of these countries to opening up their countries to democracy."

Reporter#3:
"Governor Brown. We've heard about the recent skirmishes between you and several members of the United States Senate, who've blasted your Era of Limits Initiative and one of the planks in your campaign's policy proposals called for term limits for Congress: the House of Representatives would limited to four two-year terms and the United States Senate limited to two six-year terms.

Of course, you know that majority inside both chambers of Congress such as United States Senator Barry Goldwater (R-AZ) referring to the Era of Limits and excuse the language, "Downright stupid pathetic know-nothing and weakling asshats pieces of shit!"

Your response to Senator Goldwater's comments?"

President-elect Brown: "No comment on Senator Goldwater's classless comments. He is the poster-child of why Congress will need term limits! It'll be the first policy proposal which will be voted on by the American people next Summer."


Reporter#4: "Governor Brown. Can we assume you and Ms. Ronstadt will be living in the White House once you become the 40th President of the United States on January 20th, 1977?"

President-elect Brown: "Yes. Linda and I will be living in the White House throughout the entirety of my incoming administration."
 
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Chapter VI: Transition to the Brown administration

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BREAKING NEWS: DAVIS NAMED WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF PER REPORTS

On the day that President-elect Jerry Brown met with outgoing President Nelson Rockefeller at the White House, the Brown Presidential Transition Team in Sacramento announced that Gray Davis, who served as the Gubernatorial Chief of Staff under Governor Brown, has been named as the next White House Chief of Staff. Davis had served as the senior campaign manager for Governor Brown's presidential campaign & was also known for aggressive political tactics, GOTV techniques, etc.,

December 17th, 1976: Cabinet Secretaries named
The Brown Presidential Transition Team in Sacramento announced the first phase of Cabinet Secretary nominees for the incoming Brown administration:
*United States Senator Walter Mondale (D-MN) will be serving as US Secretary of State.
*US Ambassador to NATO James R. Schlesinger will be serving as US Secretary of Energy.
*Former US Ambassador to Luxembourg Patricia Roberts Harris will be serving as US Secretary of Housing & Urban Development.
*TX Agriculture Commissioner John C. White (D) has been chosen to serve as US Secretary of Agriculture.
*ID Governor Cecil D. Andrus (D) will be serving as US Secretary of the Interior.

COMING UP IN CHAPTER VI: Segments on the list of picks for Cabinet Secretaries in the Brown administration.
 
Chapter VI: National & International Highlights (Fall 1976)

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Transition from Rockefeller to Brown
*Monday, December 13th, 1976: President-elect Jerry Brown visited the White House in Washington, DC & talked with outgoing President Nelson Rockefeller on the transition to a new administration; Rockefeller showed Brown around the grounds of the Executive Mansion & discussed transition details during closed-door meeting inside the Oval Office. Outgoing First Lady Happy Rockefeller showed incoming First Lady Linda Ronstadt around the living quarters upstairs.

Geneva Conference on Rhodesia adjourns
*Tuesday, December 14th, 1976: The deadlocked Geneva conference on how to achieving majority rule in Rhodesia adjourned until January 1977. Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith said he would negotiate with various black delegations during the recess. Britain's Ivor Richard, the presiding officer, said he would use the interval to visit Rhodesia & neighboring countries in an effort to persuading the parties moving towards an agreement.

National referendum approved in Spain
*Wednesday, December 15th, 1976: Spanish voters gave overwhelming approval in a national referendum to holding free parliamentary elections in the Spring of 1977. The new Cortes would have the power to rewriting the Franco-era laws; 80% of eligible voters casted their ballots & 95% were in favor of the political reforms bill. However, many people in the Basque provinces & Catalonia, where separatism is very strong, didn't vote for the national referendum.

Swine Flu Inoculation Program suspended
*Thursday, December 16th, 1976: The Swine Flu Inoculation program waa suspended because scientists discovered they couldn't be sure if it wasn't linked to an outbreak of paralytic illnesses.

OPEC splits on price increases
*Friday, December 17th, 1976: The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, who held their meeting in Qatar, were divided over the question of prices in the next six months. Saudi Arabia & the United Arab Emirates, decided to raise their price by 5% while the other 11 OPEC member countries said they would raise by 10% by another 5% following July 1st, 1977.

Rockefeller's final State Visits: Japan, Taiwan & Korea
*Friday, December 17th-Thursday, December 23rd, 1976: In the final State Visits of his Presidency, outgoing President Nelson Rockefeller visited Japan (December 17th-19th) where he met with Emperor Hirohito, Japanese Prime Minister Takeo Miki & had lunch with the troops of US Forces Japan.

From December 19th-22nd, Rockefeller visited Taiwan where he adressed the Legislative Yuan; held bilateral meetings with Taiwanese President Yen Chia-kan at the Presidential Office Building in downtown Taipei & met with Taiwanese Premier Chiang Ching-kuo.

December 22nd-27th: Rockefeller met with Korean President Park Chung-hee & his daughter, defacto Korean First Lady Park Geun-hye. Rockefeller & Park held bilateral meeting at Cheong Wa Dae (Residence of the Korean President) in Seoul; State Banquet was held later that night on December 22nd.

Tower announcing reelection campaign in 1978

*Sunday, December 19th, 1976: During an in-depth interview with ABC 8 WFAA-TV Dallas/Fort Worth, United States Senator John G. Tower (R-TX) announced his campaign for reelection in 1978. Tower, who was the Texas campaign pointperson in the unsuccessful presidential campaign of outgoing Vice President Edward Brooke, said that experience leadership is needed to stop the incoming Brown administration's out of control government spending & disastrous policies.

Treasure chest found in London
*Monday, December 20th, 1976: Treasure chest of the 19th Century containing literal papers including manuscripts by Byron & Shelley was discovered in a bank vault in London, United Kingdom.

Crude oil tanker splits in half in Nantucket, MA
*Tuesday, December 21st, 1976: Liberian-registered tanker Argo Merchant splits in half & floated around near Nantucket Island & releasing 7.5 million gallons of crude oil into the North Atlantic. The oil slick endangered commercial fishing grounds to the Northeast & beaches to the West.

The late Argentine President Juan Peron finally laid to rest with full military honors
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*Wednesday, December 22nd, 1976: The embalmed body of the late Argentine President Juan Peron was entombed at his former ranch in San Vicente, Argentina.

Christmas with the troops in Korea
*Thursday, December 23rd, 1976: President Nelson Rockefeller & First Lady Happy Rockefeller delivered a joint televised Christmas address to the troops of the US Forces Korea & Camp Liberty Bell including UN Forces Command.

Fukuda elected Prime Minister of Japan
*Friday, December 24th, 1976: Takeo Fukuda of the Liberal-Democrats, wins the election for Prime Minister of Japan .

Christmas Everyone!

*Saturday, December 25th, 1976: Christmas Day celebrations occur throughout the world.

Mexican Military Junta escalates aggressive crackdown against all forms of opposition
*Sunday, December 26th, 1976: Emboldened by the National Reorganization Process policies being enacted, the Mexican Military Junta escalated their aggressive campaign in cracking down against all forms of opposition to the authoritarian dictatorship of Mexican President General Oscar Robles, who promoted himself to the rank of four-star General several months ago. Robles delivered his fourth annual Christmas holiday break address to the Mexican people from Los Pinos (Residence of the Mexican President) & justified the Junta's actions of taking back the country.

Foreign Policy outlook: La Presidente open to rebuilding tenuous diplomatic relations between Argentina & US
*Monday, December 27th, 1976: Interviewed by Argentinian television news stations in Buenos Aires, Argentine President Isabel Peron nicknamed "La Presidente" confirmed that she is open to rebuilding diplomatic relations between Argentina & the United States, which had been strained in recent years especially since the Rockefeller administration's support of the botched failed March 24th military coup attempt which caused a three-month civil war.

Peron said she has spoken with incoming US President Jerry Brown over the telephone discussing diplomatic relations between the countries. She reiterated that she's invited Brown for a State Visit to Argentina, which according to reports he accepted.

Rockefeller's memoirs to focus on his life, political career
*Tuesday, December 28th, 1976: With his presidency winding down, US President Nelson Rockefeller has signaled he'll be writing on his memoirs called "On My Own Terms", which will detail his life story including his family's philanthropic efforts, public service that will focus on accomplishments & achievements during his 14 years as NY St Governor (1959-1973); tenure as the 41st Vice President of the United States (1974-1975) & 39th President of the United States (1975-1977).

News reports confirm that Rockefeller will be working on the construction of his presidential library, which will likely be built in Albany, NY St.

Bush quietly making retirement plans after his tenure as CIA Director ends
*Wednesday, December 29th, 1976: Anticipating that he wasn't going to be retained by the incoming Brown administration, Director of Central Intelligence George H.W. Bush plans on quietly returning to Houston, TX once his time at Foggy Bottom ends on January 20th, 1977.

Speculation is swirling Bush might be secrerly plotting a run for the Republican presidential nomination in 1980 barring no twists & crazy turns.

Japan & Korea agreeing to joint oil resource exploitation
*Joint agreement between Japan & Korea was reached on exploitation of oil resources. There's also been growing trade & economic investment lines with Middle Eastern countries, which has aggressively increased for both of these countries.
 
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Chapter VI: Transition to the Brown administration (Part III)

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December 27th, 1976
5:36 PM PST
MORE CABINET SECRETARY NOMINEES ANNOUNCED


President-elect Jerry Brown announced more nominees for his incoming administration:
*US Rep. Andrew Young (D-GA) was named to serve as US Ambassador to the United Nations. If confirmed by the United States Senate, Young will become the first African American to serve in this defacto Cabinet post.

*W. Michael Blumenthal was tapped to serve as US Secretary of the Treasury.

*Juanita M. Kreps will be serving as US Secretary of Commerce. If confirmed, she'll be the first female to serve in this post.

*F. Ray Marshall is tapped to serve as US Secretary of Labor.

*Joseph A. Califano, Jr., will be serving as US Secretary of Health, Education & Welfare.

*Brock Adams tapped to serve as US Secretary of Transportation.

*Retired USAF Lieutenant General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., former US Assistant Secretary of Transportation was tapped to serve as US Secretary of Defense. If confirmed, Davis will be the first African American to serve in the post.

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Chapter VI: National & International Highlights (Fall 1976/Spring 1977)

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December 31st, 1976: Despite foreign policy challenges, Rockefeller's approval ratings remains sky-high as Presidency winds down

In the final monthly Gallup Polling Survey, which was conducted during the Christmas & New Years holiday break, Gallup found President Nelson Rockefeller closing his presidency with remarkable 67% approval rating although some foreign policy crises are raging & the economy is struggling after he shocked the nation in mid October 1975 when he announced he wouldn't be seeking a first full four-year term in 1976.
President Rockefeller Job Approval:

Approval: 67%
Disapproval: 25%

Mexican President General Oscar Robles to attend Brown inauguration; face-to-face bilateral meeting scheduled
Televisa reported that Mexican President General Oscar Robles & his wife, Mexican First Lady Fernanda Arizmendi (more on her later in the TL) will both be attending the upcoming inauguration of US President-elect Jerry Brown on January 20th, 1977. The Brown Presidential Transition Team confirmed that Brown & Robles will be holding a bilateral meeting inside the White House on January 21st; this is due to the ongoing political situation between both neighboring countries in the aftermath of the controversial CIA-backed military coup d'etat which brought Robles to power in the Spring of 1973.

January 3rd, 1977: 95th Congress convenes!
Congressional Leadership:

*Senate President:
Edward W. Brooke, III (R-MA) until January 20th, 1977; Jimmy Carter (D-GA) beginning January 20th, 1977.
*Senate Majority Leader:
Robert Byrd (D-WV)
*Senate Majority Whip: Alan Cranston (D-CA)
*Democratic Caucus Secretary: Daniel Inouye (D-HI)
*Democratic Campaign Committee Chairman: Wendell Ford (D-KY)

*Senate Minority Leader: Howard Baker (R-TN)
*Senate Minority Whip: Ted Stevens (R-AK)
*Republican Conference Chairman: Carl Curtis (R-NE)
*Republican Conference Secretary: Clifford Hansen (R-WY)
*National Senatorial Committee Chairman: Bob Packwood (R-OR)
*Policy Committee Chairman: John G. Tower (R-TX)

*House Speaker: Tip O'Neill (D-MA)
*House Majority Leader: Jim Wright (D-TX)
*House Majority Whip: John Brademas (D-IN)
*Chief Deputy Majority Whip: Dan Rostenkowski (D-IL)
*Democratic Caucus Chairman: Tom Foley (D-WA St)
*Democratic Caucus Secretary: Shirley Chisholm (D-NY St)
*Democratic Campaign Committee Chairman: James C. Corman (D-CA)

*House Minority Leader: John Jacob Rhodes (R-AZ)
*House Minority Whip: Robert H. Michel (R-IL)
*Republican Conference Chairman: John B. Anderson (R-IL)
*Republican Conference Vice Chairman: Samuel L. Devine (R-OH)
*Republican Conference Secretary: Jack Edwards (R-AL)
Policy Committee Chairman: Del M. Clawson (R-CA)
*Republican Campaign Committee Chairman: Guy Vander Jagt (R-MI)
 
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