Republican rebel McCloskey tours New England town
Paul McCloskey Jr the California congressman and GOP candidate visits Randolph Vermont and speaks to about 350 residents as he launches a challenge to Nixon in 1972 His aides say he aims to debate and press civil rights and environmental issues while noting his prior Senate or House campaigns and a bold claim of forcing a presidential contest.
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McCloskey Campaign Pushes for GOP Reform and Peace
The 1972 profile follows Pete McCloskey as he defies Nixon era GOP fears, cites Laotian bombings and an antiwar stance, and builds a grassroots campaign with volunteers while courting liberal voters. He criticizes party leadership, plans NH and Rhode Island efforts, and contemplates a broad bid beyond Congress.
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