Back then, I was a Reagan volunteer and got very involved in his candidacy.
Before the delegates nominated President Ford, Governor Reagan announced that Senator Richard Schweiker of Pennsylvania would be his running mate. Reagan was trying to balance the ticket by selecting the more liberal Schweiker.
Before politics, he was an executive in the private sector and later served in the Reagan cabinet.
P.S. You can listen to my show. If you like our posts, please look for ”Donate” on the right column of the blog page. Here is a look back at the 1976 Reagan campaign and how it set up the 1980 comeback: