Kennedy McCarthy clash widens in California primary
Kennedy and McCarthy trade barbs as California presidential primary campaigns intensify. Salinger accuses McCarthy of distorting polls to cast Kennedy as a loser while McCarthy claims Kennedy misstates his Senate voting and attendance records. The feud traces to earlier tensions between the two Catholic lawmakers.
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McCarthy Faces Watts Crowd as RFK Edge Grows
In Watts California Senator Eugene McCarthy drew about 500 in a Memorial Day rally with Malcolm X Foundation guards and a strong police presence. He touted a 20 year civil rights record and criticized Kennedy attacks while noting central control over media and hearing. Kennedy drew far larger crowds in Fairfax with volunteers, money and a contrasting appeal to Jewish and liberal voters.
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Lawyers Form Kennedy Support Group In California
Los Angeles reports the Kennedy for president campaign expanding with a lawyers for Kennedy group. California leader Assembly Speaker Jesse Unruh announced the formation on Thursday with 250 members in Southern California including Paul Ziffren Norbert Schle and A Frederic Leopold.
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Klein to Leave San Diego Union for Nixon Campaign Role
Herbert G. Klein will resign as editor of the San Diego Union next week to become manager for communications of Richard Nixon's presidential campaign, the announcement said on Thursday.
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Funeral tensions in Kennedy McCarthy feud
In a world of political accommodation old feuds are buried as Kennedy and McCarthy address their personal clash. The political rift centers on personal enmities rather than ideology, shaping the funeral discussions and public reception.
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