McGovern Falls Behind Nixon After Eagleton Fallout
Louis Harris notes in the August Harris Survey that McGovern trails Nixon by 57 to 34 percent with 9 percent unsure voters. The gap widens across regions, age, income, and groups notably in cities, Catholics, Catholics, and union members, reflecting McGovern’s weakened coalition post Eagleton affair.
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Harris survey shows McGovern losing both sides of voters
The Harris survey finds McGovern trailing among educated suburban residents younger voters high income groups and independents. He loses to opponents among traditionally economic voters and those focused on non-economic issues.
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