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Richard Nixon was a Republican. He defeated John Ashbrook and Pete McCloskey for the Republican nomination.

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ichard Nixon defeated Edmund MuskieEdward KennedyGeorge McGovern

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Democratic, George McGovern

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Q: Who was defeated by Richard Nixon in the 1972 presidential election.?
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