Watergate backlash on incumbents not evident
In six states with 100 House seats, primaries showed no incumbent defeats, a sign that Watergate did not uniformly hurt incumbents. The lone exception was John Glenn Jr.’s primary win over Howard Metzenbaum in Ohio, attributed to Metzenbaum’s tax dispute and perceived integrity issues.
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Unruh claims lead in private polls for state treasurer
Democrat Jess Unruh said private polls show him ahead of rivals for California treasurer as he mounts a low budget bid. He criticized opponent Gray Davis and Alan Short, favors public financing, and pledges a blue ribbon commission to review state investments.
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Glenn Predicts Democratic Unity After Ohio Primary Win
Democratic Senatorial nominee John Glenn declared the victory over Howard Metzenbaum a win for the people and urged party unity for the fall. He noted the nation’s dark hours and Ohio as a focal point while Metzenbaum had Gov. Gilligan and party backing.
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Ziegler condemns tactics to oust president
White House aide Ronald L. Ziegler denounces repulsive tactics aimed at driving the president from office. The remark follows a Gannett News Service report alleging Nixon's voice on a edited tape excerpt suggested hush money payments to Watergate defendants.
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Wallace says rallies dead as TV dominates campaign
Governor George C. Wallace, running for a record third term, says big campaign rallies are over due to television exposure. In Birmingham his rally drew about 4,000. Wallace led the Alabama Democratic primary with 488,582 votes to Gene Wealain's 229,796, with Beasley and Woods in a runoff.
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