Wallace appeals to delegates in wheelchair stop McGovern bid
George Wallace directs convention efforts from a wheelchair inviting delegates to join a stop McGovern coalition. He hosted the Tennessee delegation and says uncommitted delegates could swing the nomination while discussing national defense with Henry Jackson who criticized the party platform on school busing.
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George C. Wallace
Henry M. Jacksson
Washington
George McGovern
South Dakota
Snider
Wallace
Tennessee
West Coast
Alabama
Muskie May Accept No 2 Spot On Ticket
Muskie advisers weigh a second bid for vice president to unite Democrats. He may accept the No 2 spot to help sell the party, with aides saying a hard sell is needed to persuade him as in 1968 behind Humphrey. He meets delegates and eyes credentials decisions on the convention floor.
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Edmund S. Muskie
Muskie
California
Illinois
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Hubert H. Humphrey
California Demos Battle for Convention Seats in Miami
California Democrats clash over 271 convention seats as big donors win first class seats while others are sent to tourist sections. McGovern forces accuse Humphrey backers of dirty politics amid internal fights, with a decision on credentials looming into Tuesday morning. Sen. John V. Tunney shifts support within the McGovern delegation after the June primary.
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Barner
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San Francisco
McGovern
Democratic Party
Brown
California Assembly
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Humphrey
Humphrey Cochairman
Mervyn M. Dymally
Los Angeles
Dymally
Credentials Committee
Sen
John V. Tunney
Edmund S. Muskie
South Dakota
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