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Which president was Gary Hart narrowly defeated by in the 1984 Democratic presidential nomination race?
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Gary Hart was narrowly defeated by Walter Mondale in the 1984 Democratic presidential nomination race. Hart had been seen as the frontrunner for the nomination, but Mondale was able to win over delegates with his experience and his promise to be a strong leader in the Cold War. Hart was also hurt by allegations of infidelity, which made him seem less trustworthy to voters.
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