Humphrey Wins Big At Michigan Democratic Convention
Michigan delegates move to national convention with 24 at large seats and 76 district delegates. Most at large favor or lean toward Hubert Humphrey, while a minority support Kennedy or McCarthy. Delegates planned to cast 94 of Michigan's 96 convention votes, amid floor fights over seating and loyalties.
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Rockefeller Seeks Wisconsin Delegates Amid GOP Challenge
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller arrived in Madison for a two day Wisconsin tour to court the state GOP delegates. He met with Governor Warren Knowles in a closed session as he faces slim odds at the August convention where Wisconsin's 30 votes are pledged to Richard Nixon following the April primary victory.
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Humphrey Spends Day Relaxing in Waverly Minnesota
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey relaxed at his lake shore home but kept up work via papers and phone calls. He planned to watch the re telecast of the McCarthy Kennedy debate and had no contact with Michigan Democrats as delegates voted at the state convention. Humphrey urged supporters to deliver votes in Michigan where 65 of 96 convention votes were claimed by his camp.
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Connally Retains Texas Position Amid Smith Nomination
In Texas the Smith nomination for governor signals a conservative shift in the Democratic Party after six years under Gov. Connally Jr. Aides say Connally will keep party control until after Texas delivers its 104 votes at the Chicago national convention. Some supporters consider Connally for VP.
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