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Hugh Scott the political trapeze artist in the Senate
In the Senate Hugh Scott builds a shifting coalition to navigate GOP divisions and civil rights clashes. He backs Carswell after opposing Haynsworth, boasts high Nixon alignment, cites Pennsylvania support, and faces challenger William Lesler as he seeks a third term.
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Walter Mears
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Hugh Scott
Scott
G. Harrold Carswell
Supreme Court
Nixon
Clement F. Haynsworth Jr
John N. Mitchell
Congress
Haynsworth
Carswell
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
Republican Committee
Monaco
William Lesler
Erie