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Humphrey urges popular vote amendment post mortem
Former vice president Hubert H. Humphrey urged a constitutional amendment to elect the president by popular vote. In a piece for The Democrat he argued the party should lead reform, aligning with Sen. Bayh and criticizing the Electoral College as a threat to the will of the people. He warned the 1970 elections would test Democratic strength and participation.
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