McGovern faults press and Nixon isolation after defeat
In Boston Sen George McGovern blames national press coverage and Nixon’s isolation for his 1968 landslide loss. Speaking to about 200 former campaign workers he urged pressure on Congress to end Indochina war and to push his policies. He criticized Nixon for avoiding scrutiny and not campaigning publicly, saying the press framed him negatively.
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House Leader Captures Rules Panel Control
Washington Democratic leadership claimed broad sway over which bills reach the House floor. Speaker Carl Albert suggested he helped nominate enough members to gain an eight vote majority on the Rules Committee, signaling potential leverage in fights with President Nixon and congressional Democrats. Former chairman William Colmer refused to back such Albert supported measures like a minimum wage hike.
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Senate Democrats threaten Nixon appointees on silence
Senate Democrats warned Nixon cabinet appointees they may be delayed or not confirmed if they refuse to pledge to testify when summoned by Senate committees. The caucus adopted resolutions condemning secrecy and pressuring for open hearings after disputes over bombing disclosures and aides’ appearances.
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