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McCarthy's Bid and the Changing Face of US Politics
The piece reflects on Eugene McCarthy's failed bid for the Democratic nomination, noting his impact on American politics. It credits his antiwar candidacy with reshaping party dynamics, mobilizing youth, and challenging party insiders, while acknowledging his lack of base, money, and charisma as key factors in his defeat to Humphrey.
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