Nixon Targets California In 1968 White House Bid
Nixon prioritizes California with 40 electoral votes and a string of campaign stops. He returns to his birthplace Yorba Linda, courts voters at Anaheim rally, and TV address aims to boost support as polls show him ahead of Humphrey. He pledges narcotics control with international cooperation and stronger U.S. enforcement.
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Humphrey Aide Says Nixon Must Speak Out In Campaign
Washington AP key Humphrey aide Sen Fred Harris says Nixon cannot coast to victory despite leading polls. Harris expects Nixon to face more public debate and pressure on issues. Mansfield also sees a possible poll shift in Humphrey’s favor as seven weeks remain.
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Wallace campaign bets on 25 states to win presidency
Wallace strategists believe his rising poll momentum gives him a real chance to win the White House. He argues he only needs 3 percent of the popular vote in a state to capture its electoral votes. His staff cites 25 target states with 357 electoral votes and notes a surge in mail and cash flowing to Montgomery.
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