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Governors Move to Oust Mrs Westwood After Nixon Victory
Five Democratic governors met in Washington to pressure party chairwoman Jean Westwood to resign. They lack formal power but aimed to publicly push her from leadership amid McGovern Reform ties after Nixon's landslide. Participants included Dale Bumpers Wendell Anderson Marvin Mandel Reubin Askew Kenneth Curtis. Lloyd Bentsen had signaled change earlier. Lawrence OBrien suggested resignation and a confidence vote, though Westwood is not obliged to act.
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