Page 6 University Daily Kansan, July 17, 1980 Kansans enjoy Republican Convention By IAN SIMPSON Staff Reporter National political conventions are times for a party to heal its wounds, to listen to speeches attacking the other party, to stir its stuff before a national audience, and to do a little howling. The Lawrence members of the Kansas Republican National Convention in Detroit are doing just that and loving it. "I've wanted to do something like this all my life," Berrice Todd, 715 Forest, a Reagan alternate, told this week. "I always been interested in politics." Carole Fisher, Atchison sophomore and delegate-at large said, "It's great. It's fantastic." At 19, she is the youngest delegate to the convention. THE MOOD OF the convention is optimistic, Fisher said. "Everyone is in a winning mood. They are keyed up for a win in November." she said. Former California Gov. Ronald Reagan is an almost-certain Republican nominee for president, and the focus of the convention has been on Reagan's selection for Vice President. Most of the Lawrence delegates were content to go along with Reagan's own choice for running mate. Morris Kay, 2500 W. 6th, the Kansas Republican state chairman and a delegate-at-large, said that a number of nominees were acceptable to the delegation, including New York Rep. Kyle McDermott, former Lugar, former U.N. Ambassador George Bush, and Michigan Rep. Guy Vander Jagt. "Jack Kemp is very popular," Kay said. "Lugar and Bush both receive support, and there are several that met the approval of the Kansas delegation." FISHER SAID, "I could accept Bush. I could accept anyone Reagan would pick. That is the bottom line." Brent Anderson, 3129 Creekwood, a delegate-at-large and a former Bush supporter before he bowed out of the race, favored Bush. THE SELECTION of Bush, he said, "would indicate a united party. But it's Reagan's decision to make. "Bush met with the Kansas delegates yesterday and said he wasn't campaigning for the nomination, but he would accept it if offered," Anderson said. "His main concern is supporting Reagan." Tuesday, the convention approved a platform that included planks calling for a constitutional amendment to ban abortions and one that would remove the traditional Republican support of the Equal Rights Amendment. Most Lawrence delegates supported the platform. "I believe in equal pay for equal work, but I don't believe equal rights was the original intent of the bill, Todd said. "How many people read a platform? I think actions speak louder than words, and as know it, Reagan supports equal rights for women," she said. Fisher said the ERA plank "caused a little bit of a stir. Once we settle down with our candidate and vice president things will calm down." SOME LAWRENCE delegates disagreed with the provision in the anti-abortion plank that called for the apathy of all abortions, with known anti-abortion sentiments. Mary Francis Krull, 1819 Maine, a delegate-at-large, said, "I don't think anyone should be committed or tied to that." She also like that. I don't think it is right." Todd agreed. "I don't think a judge should be appointed on his personal views. He should judge according to the case. "A woman has the right to choose what she will do, but I am against abortion," Todd said. SINCE REAGAN came to Detroit practically assured of the nomination, he was able to be in generate publicity for the GOP. The thousands of reporters and the hours of television coverage may be the most valuable feature of the conference. "There is no doubt that the national convention is a media event," Anderson said. "And what I've seen shows it is a media event. "There are politicians everywhere. It is a reporter's dream." he said. Fisher said, "It definitely is a media event, but it is politically necessary and gives an opportunity to unveil a new country to the working people of the country." THE KANSANS said their reception from the city of Detroit had been warm. Fisher said people have been "great. You walk down the street and cabdrivers are yelling, 'Welcome, Republicans, welcome to Detroit.'" Krull said, "I find it real nice. The people of Detroit are real nice, they speak to you on the street and invite you to parties." Anderson shared Krull's enthusiasm. Amberson shared *Knut's unsusanism*: "There are plenty of parties to go to," he said. "There may not be as much time as we would like." The Kansans, who have suffered from searing drought for weeks, may be enjoying more than the political atmosphere, the speeches and the parties. Yesterday morning in Detroit it was 75 degrees, and raining. 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On the other hand, 48 percent, or 10, of the freshmen polled said they vote for Carter, compared to 19 percent, or 10, of the graduates, and 10 percent, or 9, for Reagan. Anderson was the only candidate whose percentage of support among students increased uniformly with their ages. ★★★★★★★★★ Anderson was the only candidate supported by a significantly greater number of women than men. Fifty-five percent, or 66, of Anderson's supporters were women and 45 percent, or 55, were men. In comparison, more than twice as many men as women favored Reagan for president. Sixty-nine percent, or 34, of Reagan's supporters were men and women; more than fourteen more women than men favored Carter. Of Carter's supporters, 50 percent, or 31, were women and 48 percent, or 30, were men. The sex of the remaining 2 women was one, one of Carter's supporters was specified by the respondent as "other." Benefit Party! for John Anderson Paul Gray's Jazz Place 926 Mass. 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