Goldwater Campaign Speech Sees Civil Rights Debate in South
Barry Goldwater urged national strength and civil rights limits during a Phoenix rally, arguing government should not discriminate on color while opposing forced school desegregation. He called Texas and the South crucial to his anticipated upset next Tuesday and noted soldiers in Vietnam face shortages of rifles and basic gear.
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National polls favor Johnson in early presidential race
Multiple polls from Newsweek Washington correspondents, New York Daily News, Iowa Wallace’s Farmer, Phoenix Gazette, Charlotte News, and Mervin Field show Johnson leading Goldwater. Shares range from 58 to 75 percent for Johnson with varying undecided counts and electoral vote projections.
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Goldwater Sees Narrow Path to Victory in Key States
Barry Goldwater forecasts a tight race with Johnson across multiple states. He claims California and New York polls show mixed leads, while Pennsylvania tilts toward a tossup. He cites GOP organizations and a potential white backlash vote among urban voters as key factors.
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