McGovern Campaign Sees Polls Clash Over Nixon Lead
Washington AP reports rival polls show Nixon leads varying from three points in California to fourteen in the Field Poll. McGovern aides call results mixed but warn against dismissing their own data, noting state-by-state paths to electoral victory amid national gaps.
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Employees Of Uncle Sam Walk Fine Political Line
Washington AP report notes 2.7 million federal state and local workers mostly stay within Hatch Act rules during campaign season. Broad compliance cited, with few openly violating by fundraising or endorsing candidates. legal challenges loom as courts reconsider constitutional aspects while penalties range from suspensions to dismissal.
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McGovern Heads For Detroit
Democratic presidential nominee George McGovern resumes the big state tour with stops in Michigan and Ohio after taping a network economic issues speech in Washington. He planned appearances in Cleveland and Toledo as part of a push toward the Ohio and Michigan battles. McGovern defended his stance on campaign tactics and urged focus on issues while noting threats to freedoms and constitutional rights. Campaign staff worked six hours sorting a backlog of mail as the Detroit drive began.
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