McGovern Surges Slow in Democratic Presidential Race
An Associated Press poll nine days from the Democratic convention shows Hubert Humphrey still about 450 votes short of the 1,312 needed. Eugene McCarthy and George McGovern trail with 450 and 3214 percent respectively, while 774 are uncommitted and 510 held by favorite sons. California adds two to Humphrey and four to McCarthy with 142 uncommitted Kennedy delegates remaining.
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Nixon Nixon Dixiecrats tag Nixiecrats by Humphrey
In Minneapolis and Allen town Humphrey accused Richard Nixon and the Dixiecrats of forging a new party called the Nixiecrats as a spin off of the Miami Beach Republican convention. He linked Nixon to the Old South and Strom Thurmond while appealing to a newer southern vote.
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Daley Praises Johnson and Raises Nomination Questions
Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley said Lyndon B. Johnson has been a great president and stirred questions about a possible bid for another term. Daley, a leading Democrat, noted Johnson’s past statements and declined to endorse a candidate or confirm any celebration plans for the President’s 60th birthday in Chicago.
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McGovern Hints McCarthy as Favorite for 2nd Spot
Sen. George McGovern says if Hubert Humphrey is nominated for president, he hopes Sen. Eugene McCarthy is chosen as the running mate. McGovern ruled out vice presidential plans himself unless called by the convention and backs whoever opposes Nixon in November. He notes younger and older voters’ disillusionment over Vietnam and domestic issues. He also cites Sens. Frank Church, Gaylord Nelson, Edward Kennedy, and Abraham Ribicoff as other potential candidates.
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Three Favorite Sons Free Delegates At Democratic Convention
Ohio Senator Stephen Young and Indiana Senator Birch Bayh withdrew as favorite sons leaving 115 Ohio and 63 Indiana delegates free to vote on the first ballot. The move boosts Vice President Hubert Humphrey’s early support while Iowa Governor Harold Hughes also stepped aside.
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Georgia Delegate Challenge 'Critical,' McCarthy Says
McCarthy calls Georgia delegate fight the crucial test for the Democratic National Convention and vows a floor battle to block Maddox backed delegation led by Julian Bond and a Georgia Democratic Forum loyalists group. The dispute centers on representation and party integrity.
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