Eagleton Says He Will Quit VP Bid If Health Disclosure Hurts
Senator Thomas Eagleton told reporters at Honolulu International Airport he would withdraw as George McGovern's running mate if his past mental health treatment becomes a negative factor for the ticket. He stressed the stakes of the presidency and defended keeping medical records private, while acknowledging public reaction could force a decision soon. He praised McGovern as gracious and understanding after the disclosures.
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McGovern sticks with Eagleton amid backlash
Campaign aides report telegrams opposing Eagleton topping the Democratic ticket amounting to 32 to 1. McGovern, at his Custer County headquarters, says he has great confidence in Eagleton and was not swayed by disclosures of past psychiatric treatment.
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Editorial reactions split on Eagleton disclosure
Editorial writers react to Senator Eagleton's psychiatric care history with mixed judgments. Washington Post calls for his withdrawal while others like Dallas Morning News and Minneapolis Star Tribune note risks to McGovern's campaign. Across papers, concern centers on whether such history affects leadership under pressure.
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Reagan says Nixon will not make Eagleton issue
Governor Reagan told reporters he believes Republicans will not campaign on Thomas Eagleton's psychiatric treatment. He declined to say if Eagleton's disclosures hurt the Democratic ticket of McGovern and Eagleton. Reagan also criticized a GAO probe as partisan and urged passage of health insurance and women's rights measures.
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