For Republicans, the stunning victory in both the presidential race and the Senate and Congressional races seemed almost incomprehensible Tuesday night. […]

“I am still in shock,” said Ralph Johnson. “A new president can make some changes, but with a new Senate and a revitalized House…” his voice trailed off in seeming awe of the prospect. […]

“There goes the national debt right there,” one observer commented when Magnuson, McCormack and Church were named losers by the television networks.

(November 5, 1980)

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