McGovern Trails Nixon in Campaign Start Compared to 1968 Trial Heat
George McGovern begins his 1972 presidential bid trailing President Nixon by a roughly similar margin as the 1968 contest. A three way trial heat after the Democratic convention then showed Humphrey at 31 percent to Nixon 43 percent, with Wallace at 19 percent.
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Humphrey
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GOP
Thomas E. Dewey
Harry Truman
Truman
Eisenhower
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Post-convention poll shows Nixon leads McGovern Wallace potential
Gallup trial heats after the 1968 Miami convention place Nixon at 46 percent to McGovern 32 percent with 18 percent for Wallace in a three way race. If Wallace does not run the two way race shows Nixon 46 and McGovern 32 percent.
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Nixon
McGovern
Nixon VS. McGovern
Details of Survey on Voter Interviews Across Localities
The latest trial heats draw from in person interviews with 1149 registered voters out of a total sample of more than 1500 adults interviewed July 14-17 across the nation. The questions were asked to gauge opinions and preferences.
Hypothetical 1972 race keeps Nixon McGovern Wallace
If Nixon Republican McGovern Democratic Wallace third party were on ballot today, who would win is a personal choice. With Wallace present, voters face three options and regional nuances shape outcomes. If Wallace withdraws from the race, preference shifts to either Nixon or McGovern depending on alignment with policy and party loyalty.
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George McGovern
George Wallace
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