Counter-Revolution Demo Shakeup Looms
Washington officials and party veterans discuss replacing McGovern era leaders as Democrats debate centrist recalibration after a landslide loss. Calls focus on ousting Jean Westwood, with figures like Lloyd Bentsen and Wendell Ford signaling moves to revive and reform the national committee ahead of December 9 meetings. The stakes center on steering the party toward the middle and avoiding anew recrimination or a split.
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Washington
UPI
Jean Westwood
George S. McGovern
National Party
Lawrence F. O’brien
Nixon
McGovern
O'Brien
Westwood
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Goys
David Hall
Oklahoma
Wendell Mr. Ford
Kentucky
Marvin Mandel
Maryland
Joseph F. Crangie
New York
Minnesota
Richard Moe
Jackson
National Committee
Westwand
MrGavern
Crangle
Robert Strauss
Warren E. Hearnes
Missouri
McGovern couples’ vacation trip after campaign loss
Senator George McGovern and his wife Eleanor flew to the Virgin Islands to unwind after the presidential campaign. They planned a week to ten days with Secret Service protection ending at the airport, meeting Sen Edward Brooke by chance, and intend to visit St Croix via charter flight arranged by Henry Kimelmann.
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St. Croix
Virgin Islands
Henry Kimelmann
McGovern
Edward W. Brooke
St. Martinique
Brooke
Sargent
Washington
National Airport
Nixon narrows margin in Massachusetts landslide context
In Massachusetts Nixon gains ground to near even with McGovern, totaling 69,268 for Nixon to 137,994 for McGovern in Boston as part of a state showing mixed reactions to national trends. Analysts cite economic concerns and strong local Democratic figures as factors shaping the near-clear McGovern lead despite Nixon’s nationwide surge.
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McGovern
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Parker House
Francis W. Hatch Jr
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Nixon
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Berg
Edward M. Kennedy
Ed Jesser
Juspicion
Nixon-Eisenhowers savor election afterglow in Florida
Julie Nixon Eisenhower hails her father's re election triumph while campaigning across the country. David Eisenhower, aboard USS Albany, calls the campaign period frustrating though he plans a reunion in Florida. The family awaits President Nixon's landslide victory and inaugural date with Tricia Cox and Edward Finch Cox planning a Florida respite after the whirlwind campaign.
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Julie Nixon Eisenhower
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Pinanrters
David Eisenhower
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Mediterranean
David
Athens
Greece
Florida
Tricia
Edward
Finch Cox
Miami
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