Texan contenders eye Eagleton successor role in party
Mrs. Roland Blumberg of Se guin and other Texan figures weigh the vice presidential pick after Eagleton’s withdrawal. National Committee members Hay of Dallas and Dolph Briscoe vie for the slot as McGovern and Mondale gain support. Blumberg plans talks with Tebs. Briscoe leads the Texan vote path while Farenthold’s chances remain unclear.
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Democratic Panel to Meet Over Eagleton Nomination
The Democratic National Committee plans an emergency Washington session early next week after Eagleton’s withdrawal. Key figures like Joseph Califano anticipate a vote on McGovern’s running mate with 161 eligible members and a 1509 threshold, amid potential rule changes to allow full committee participation.
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Poll backs Eagleton remain on ticket after medical disclosure
Sindlinger poll of 1,278 adults July 25-30 found 61.5 percent favor Eagleton remaining as Democratic vice presidential nominee after his disclosed medical history. About 29.4 percent urged him to quit the ticket while 81 percent had no comment. Eagleton had said he underwent treatment for mental exhaustion and low mood three times between 1960 and OA.
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