Kennedy Victory Signals New Democratic Coalition Emergence
A Kennedy era reshapes the Democratic party with a rising leadership coalition. Ed Kennedy and allies like Stevenson Udall and Bayh align with labor seniors youth and ghetto voters in a move that could redefine U.S. politics and long term party leadership. Humphrey and Muskie appear to back the shift, signaling a Kennedy Humphrey Muskie alliance pushing party direction.
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McCarthy Backs Long Over Kennedy for Senate Leader Post
Senator Eugene McCarthy chose Louisiana's Russell B. Long over Edward M. Kennedy for assistant majority leader. Kennedy won the post after a strategic fight with support from Muskie and other allies, with insiders noting Kennedy's superior influence and timing. Long's defeat followed questions of reform substance and political optics for the party.
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