Carter wins Pennsylvania primary amid Humphrey absence
Former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter triumphed in the Pennsylvania Democratic primary as Hubert Humphrey was not on the ballot. Carter benefited from tactical campaigning and strong support among unions and industrial workers, positioning him as the frontrunner for the nomination with Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, and Michigan primaries ahead.
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Carter's Pennsylvania Win Faces Southern Image Backlash
Voters view Carter as a southerner with political style questions and trust issues. Despite an impressive win, 31 percent say he says different things to different groups and 25 percent disagree with that. A 33 percent minority view him as suspiciously tough, while race and labor questions loom.
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