McGovern says Nixon boxed in on war as he seeks nomination
In a long interview McGovern argues Nixon’s Vietnam policy is worse than Johnson’s and that even if Nixon ends the war by election day he would have tied himself to war politics for political gain. He criticizes economic policy and outlines welfare tax plans and Cuba relations.
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McGovern Gains in Polls Ahead of Convention
Senator George McGovern leads as first choice of Democratic and independent voters for the presidential nomination, with 24 percent in overall preference. George Wallace has 21 percent, Edward Kennedy 19 percent, and Hubert Humphrey 35 percent.
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OBrien says Dissent Welcome in Telethon Plan
Miami Beach UPI reports Democratic National Chairman Lawrence F. OBrien says the party welcomes dissent and vigorous free competition as it announces details of a fundraising telethon to be held next Sunday night. The remark is noted as a major understatement amid preconvention activity.
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