Mikva’s Chicago bid faces backlash over age issue and script writers
The 1966 Chicago contest showed Daniel J. Mikva losing to incumbent O'Hara by about 3000 votes as he angered regular Democrats and trade unions. Mikva arrived with script writers Virginia Kay and Field Newspapers editors, and sought Daley endorsement after backing by Daily News and Sun Times.
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Chicago politicking toward Mikva and O'Hara race
The piece maps rival camps and writers shaping the Chicago congressional race. Mikva allies press claims, Daley proximity and Despres speculation color the field while Korshak Mann Newhouse and O'Hara also loom with script like maneuvers as age becomes a factor.
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