GOP Leaders Rally as Polls Spark Campaign Drive
Washington monitors say Republican leaders return to the capital to sharpen autumn campaign plans. Ray Bliss reshapes the operation with four regional directors and a city-focused division. Optimism stems from polls doubting Johnson and hinting at a substantial House gain, while COPE signals liberal jeopardy in 1966.
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National Committee
Robert Walker
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S.C
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Minnesota Demo Governor Loses Endorsement Bid
Lt Gov Sandy Keith won the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor endorsement after a 20 ballot convention, defeating Gov Karl Rolvaag and signaling a healing battle for the party. The convention stretched over 30 hours with Keith leading from the start and securing 759 votes to 356 on the decisive ballot.
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Sandy) Leith
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Hubert H. Humphrey
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Kennedy pledges support for Johnson in 1968
New York AP says Senator Robert F. Kennedy backs President Johnson for reelection in 1968 and plans to seek only the Senate seat in 1970. Returning from a two week overseas tour Kennedy noted concern about U.S. Viet Nam policy in Africa and clarified he will not pursue any office before 1970. He spoke with reporters at Kennedy Airport with his wife Ethel.
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