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Johnson Faces Task of Choosing Running Mate
President Johnson weighs a vice presidential pick with focus on voter appeal and ability to step into the presidency. He eliminates several contenders, including Robert Kennedy and Dean Rusk, while emphasizing traits of broad appeal, cooperation, and readiness. The process, amid party dynamics and inquiries, reflects a balance of regional strength and political practicality.
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Dallas
John F. Kennedy
Johnson
Johnson & Co
Barry Goldwater
William E. Miller
Atlantic City
Robert F. Kennedy
Eugene J. McCarthy
California
Robert F. Wagner
New York City
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Abraham Ribicoff
Connecticut
Union
Congress
de Paragon