Kennedy Shapes Role as Democratic Safety Valve at 1972 Convention
Kennedy remains the party safety valve amid talks of a draft as 1972 looms. He has resisted entering the race, moved to remove his name from ballots, and keeps focus on ITT probes and high profile speeches. His stance contrasts with growing questions about leadership if McGovern falters.
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Dr Benjamin Spock former pediatrician and Peace and Freedom Part y candidate told the Comstock Club that George McGovern is too liberal and will be brushed aside at the Democratic National Convention. He urged liberals to back the People s party and predicted Nixon would escalate and prolong the war.
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