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Daley takes a hit as Muskie gains in Illinois showdown
In Illinois Muskie won a nonbinding preference vote, boosting his delegate lead while Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley faced a historic setback. Daley quickly endorsed Walker and Hanrahan, trying to stabilize the party as Muskie leads in delegates and eyes Wisconsin. McGovern, Wallace, and Humphrey positioned for the Wisconsin contest with potential impacts on the national race.
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Chicago
Sen
Edmund
Muskie
Wisconsin
Illinois
Richard J. Daley
Daniel Walker
Daley
Edward V. Hanrahan
Cook County
Chicago Democratic
Hanrahan
Irish Fellowship
Walker
Minois
Eugene J
McCarthy
Hlinois
George S. McGovern
D-S.d
McGovern
Wallace
Florida
Minnesota
Hebert MH
Humphrey
Ilinois
Henry M. Jackson
Washington
Ative
Jackson
Humphrey Iprove
Kennedy
Shirley Chisholm
New York
Vance Hartke
Indiana
John Y. Lindsay
Wilbur D. Mills
Arkansas
Patsy