McCarthy Rockefeller Could Spur Johnson Nixon Embarrassment
In New Hampshire, President Johnson and Governor Rockefeller face potential embarrassment from McCarthy and Rockefeller in the first 1968 presidential primary. Projections show Republican turnout around 85 000 with Rockefeller seeking about 18 percent and Nixon around 22 percent. Democratic turnout could reach 40 000 to 60 000 with McCarthy aiming for roughly 25 to 40 percent.
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Gridiron Club roasts heat up 1968 campaign preview
A Washington Grid Club roast during a white tie banquet lampoons the 1968 presidential race. Senators Percy and Kennedy appear in skits with Gallup and Harris references, Rockefeller and Lindsay spoofed, and Alamo themes highlighted in a satirical review.
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Morton Warns GOP Faces Extinction If New Leadership Falls Short
Senator Thruston Morton says the Republican Party risks becoming a memory unless it embraces imaginative leadership for a new future. He blasts Johnson’s Vietnam policy and domestic race tensions, urges focus on urban crisis and warns the party could fade if it clings to old anti Communist approach. Morton says the answers lie within both major parties’ power structures.
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Hatfield says Rockefeller would seek nomination if in Oregon primary
Sen. Mark O. Hatfield on Saturday argued Gov. Nelson Rockefeller aims for the presidential nomination but warned Nixon would win if Rockefeller does not enter Oregon’s May 28 primary. He doubted Rockefeller could clinch the nomination by waiting for Miami’s convention. Rockefeller has not stated whether he will enter Oregon.
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Nixon group plans reception after New Hampshire primary victory
In Washington a Nixon for President Committee invitation promises a 7:30 p.m. Tuesday reception to celebrate the New Hampshire primary win. Gov. George Romney, Nixon's only on the ballot opponent, has withdrawn and early returns are anticipated.
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Rockefeller parley on Oregon primary decision today
Governor Rockefeller undecided on entering the Oregon presidential primary as he meets with about 20 Republican leaders at his Fifth Avenue apartment. A new poll shows him leading Nixon 40 to 36 among Oregon Republicans, amid Romney backing. Also Grechko to visit Iraq and Syria March 20 to 30. Dempsey assigned as armorer, 25th Infantry near Cu Chi, Vietnam. wife Mary at Dowell.
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