Why He Quit Romney Withdraws From Presidential Race
Romney faced a dismal campaign outlook after a late Tuesday strategy session in a Boston motel. Campaign chief Leonard Hall, aides, and advisers briefed him on New Hampshire primary prospects and suggested his withdrawal could affect Nixon's momentum, though finances were reported solid.
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Reagan Seeks More Local Say in Road Funds
Reagan proposes relaxing federal controls on transportation funds and merging transit duties of HUD and Transportation. He urges states to gain planning latitude, cites high admin costs in interstate highway programs, notes California penalties from withholdings, and backs tougher drunk driving actions and highway beautification incentives.
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Governors Could Sway 400 Votes to Rockefeller
Moderates within the Republican Party consider uniting behind Gov. Nelson Rockefeller of New York after George Romney’s withdrawal. A unified bloc of governors could supply hundreds of convention votes, potentially hindering Nixon’s anticipated Miami Beach victory. Rockefeller would face scrutiny on Vietnam and would need to break from the safety of his state post to campaign nationally.
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Wait Until Miami, Says Reagan Camp
The Reagan camp urged patience for a possible open Republican convention and a potential push toward California Governor Reagan for the nomination. Reagan said governors may not unite behind any single candidate, and party decisions will come at the convention.
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Rockefeller Targeted by Conservative Party Members
In political maneuvering amid lingering fury over Barry Goldwater’s 1964 stance, conservative party members prepare to publicly criticize and potentially confront Rockefeller, signaling intensified opposition and reduced willingness to support him.
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