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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1972

Page

5

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.

Roland Blumberg Seguin Eagleton National Tebs Hay Dallas Dolph Briscoe National Committee London Texas Tami Sen Rhimberg Peedhie Horn Shaw George McGovern Stevenson Ulinois Democratic Party McGovern San Antonio Alamo City Walter Mondale Minnesota Blumberg Frances Sissy” Farenthold Briscoe Farenthold Henry Scoop

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.

David Barnett Washingtton Aureau Washington Democratic National Committee Miami Beach Niles Thomas F. Eagleton Joseph A. Califano George McGovern Democratic House Senate Califano

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.

Philadelphia Sindlinger Co Thomas F. Eagleton Sindlinger Eagleton George McGovern

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