RFK McCarthy Fight to End Only Chance to Stop Humphrey
California primary may not decide the race but could shape the dynamics between Eugene McCarthy and Robert Kennedy. Both men seek to deny Vice President Hubert Humphrey the nomination, and their continued participation is the key factor for blocking Humphrey at the Democratic national convention.
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Democratic nominating scene shifts toward Chicago
Viewpoint analyzes how a California result could tip the Democratic race by nudging Kennedy or McCarthy to push a fight at the Chicago convention. It weighs how delegates might realign toward Humphrey if their candidate falters and considers risks from Vietnam policy and a contested vice presidency.
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Kennedy and McCarthy TV appearance draws 25.5 million viewers
UPI reports that 25.5 million Americans watched the Kennedy McCarthy joint TV appearance, about 38 percent of the Saturday night audience. ABC’s Arbitron rating was 20.7, NBC 17.0, CBS 12.9 as viewers chose the presidential contenders over film and reruns.
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