Poll Finds Muskie Boosts Democratic Ticket in California
A California poll shows Edmund Muskie strengthens the Democratic ticket more than Spiro Agnew strengthens the Republican one. Most voters say neither VP candidate sways their choice, but 25 percent credit Muskie with added support to Democrats and 17 percent credit Agnew with GOP gains. Nixon leads Humphrey by 17 points in presidential preferences.
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Hughes urges McCarthy to stay in Democratic race
Iowa Governor Harold E. Hughes convinced Senator Eugene J. McCarthy not to withdraw his presidential bid at the Democratic National Convention. Hughes said McCarthy decided to stay after being shaken by Chicago violence and believed withdrawal would not end the unrest.
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Muskie says 1954 mistake on Vietnam not under Johnson
Senator Edmund Muskie told about 2,000 Oakland University students in Rochester Michigan that any Vietnam error occurred 14 years ago, not during Johnson’s era. He defended a negotiated settlement and was interrupted by about 50 peace demonstrators who walked out.
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Romney Attacks Wallace as Racist and Hate Builder
Michigan Governor George Romney branded George Wallace a racist and a builder of hate in a sharp critique ahead of the November 5 election. Romney argued Wallace’s third party bid would threaten the nation and urged leaders to speak out, while saying Wallace’s “law and order” stance masks racism. He warned Wallace draws blue collar Democrats and white collar Republicans, and noted he would not meet Wallace during his Michigan visit.
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Rockefeller Urges Love and Republicanism as Remedies
New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller urged love over fear and hate at a GOP fund-raiser, denouncing third-party candidateGeorge C. Wallace as promoting fear and racism. He spoke to about 300 attendees. In Denver, Jane Muskie resumed campaigning after a brief dizzy spell cut her first solo speech short.
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Spiro Agnew Says He Poped Off Too Much Lately
Maryland Governor Spiro T. Agnew the GOP vice presidential candidate told a Republican fund raising dinner that he has popped off too much of late. He criticized Hubert Humphrey for three way debates and said Humphrey should talk to himself and his boss Lyndon Johnson.
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