Wallace Poses Growing Threat To Republicans
Ex Governor George Wallace of Alabama could heads a third party in the 196? presidential campaign. A Gallup test shows Wallace with 12 percent overall and strong regional gains, notably 32 percent in the South, cutting into GOP support as Johnson leads Nixon in a three way race.
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Wallace candidacy could hurt Republicans say Kirk
Florida Governor Claude Kirk Jr. told Maryland college students that George Wallace’s presidential bid would drain Republican votes. He argued Wallace lures votes away from the GOP, potentially letting Johnson stay in power. He also discussed Eugene McCarthy’s bid as a calculated move to influence the ticket and praised McNamara’s retirement.
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