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A newspaper article discussing: In 1983, Idaho Senator Jim McClure expressed confidence in becoming Senate Majority Leader after Howard Baker's decision to step down. McClure, known for his conservative views, was considered a strong contender among several Republican candidates. With the Republican party holding a 55-45 Senate majority, McClure’s leadership experience and position within the Senate made him a leading candidate for the role.

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Title:
The national scene McClure holds advantage for Senate majority leader
Creator:
Plastino, Ben
Date Created (Archival Standard):
28 September 1983
Date Created (ISO Standard):
1983-09-28
Description:
A newspaper article discussing: In 1983, Idaho Senator Jim McClure expressed confidence in becoming Senate Majority Leader after Howard Baker's decision to step down. McClure, known for his conservative views, was considered a strong contender among several Republican candidates. With the Republican party holding a 55-45 Senate majority, McClure’s leadership experience and position within the Senate made him a leading candidate for the role.
Subjects:
leaders (people) republicans elections
Politicians:
James A. McClure
Source:
Ben J. Plastino Papers, 1947-1998, MG 632, University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/special-collections/
Finding Aid:
https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv470833
Source Identifier:
mg632-f04_026
Original Format:
newspaper clipping
Type:
Text
Format:
application/pdf
Language:
eng

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"The national scene McClure holds advantage for Senate majority leader", Ben J. Plastino Papers Collection, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections, https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/plastino/items/plastino0177.html
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