Connally Says Watergate Caper Mirrors Politics
Former Treasury Secretary John Connally called the Watergate bugging a silly move but said political intrigue is a long standing part of politics. He spoke in Los Angeles, remarking it has existed for over a century and that he suspects both sides. Connally, head of Democrats for Nixon, criticized McGovern’s isolationism and discussed party plans, defense cuts, and U.S. leadership.
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Nixon Leads McGovern 60 33 in Harris Survey
Harris Survey of 1,583 likely voters from Oct 3 to 2 shows Nixon leading 60 to 33 percent. McGovern gains among black voters to 82 12 percent, Nixon strongest in the South 70 24, with trust in Nixon at 60 29. Underdog sentiment and turnout effects loom.
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Wallace Declines Endorsement for President in 1972
Gov. George C. Wallace said he will endorse neither Nixon nor McGovern in the presidential race. He stated it is not his policy to influence votes and noted Alabamians have largely decided. Wallace did back several conservative Democrats in Alabama, including Sen. John Sparkman.
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Shriver calls Washington pattern of corruption an unsavory mess
In Pittsburgh during a Pennsylvania swing, Sargent Shriver blasted Washington as an unsavory, smelly mess and criticized the Nixon administration amid Watergate reports. He said he does not believe the president is innocent in the alleged Republican spying campaign while noting Martha Mitchell’s remarks and urging accountability.
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