Rumors Swirl Over Humphrey as VP Candidate
The convention buzz centers on Hubert Humphrey as the likely vice presidential nominee. Rumors persist of Johnson’s endorsement but lack solid facts, while McCarthy and Mansfield remain in the mix. Delegates show little concrete guidance, with Humphrey’s presence and waves of speculation shaping the talks.
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Years Later Pat Brown Faces Bigger National Figure
The article recalls Pat Brown’s rise in national esteem since the 1960 Democratic Convention in Los Angeles. It notes his prior adversity, including the Cary Chessman affair, rebellious delegation issues, and public booing, framing his later credibility and growth as governor and potential national figure.
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Brown’s 1960s California rise plays in Johnson era politics
The piece notes Gov. Brown’s 1962 victory over Nixon and his renewed stature within the California delegation. It highlights the persistent hazards from 1980, the dynamics of the party’s vice presidential considerations, and how Eastern observers see his influence as radio and TV crews track the Mississippi delegation and Humphrey’s Mississippi course.
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California Democrats Face Mississippi Debates on Segregation Compromise
The California Democratic caucus debated a compromise on civil rights and seating disputed Mississippi delegates. Key figures included Governor Brown praising Hubert Humphrey, Senator Salinger opposing Hawkins, and leaders Kent and Roosevelt backing the plan amid calls for a potential path to 1968.
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Democratic Parley News Falls Behind GOP Convention
Atlantic City dispatch notes the Democratic convention trails the Republican gathering in San Francisco by a wide margin. By late Tuesday, about 146 million words had been processed versus a higher volume at the GOP event, signaling a slower pace in Democratic coverage.
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