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More substantively, the Senate Democratic caucus voted 29 to 14 to condemn the President's escalation of the war, and by a margin of 35 to 8 to demand a cutoff of funds for the war within four months after the Communists return P.O.W.s. This was meant to coincide with Nixon's latest offer, but it does not require a ceasefire. In the House, the Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats demanded a total U.S. withdrawal from Viet Nam by Oct. 1. Again, the only precondition would be release of the prisoners and safe withdrawal of U.S. troops...
...however, while Barzel was trying to swing C.D.U. hard-liners behind the declaration, a message came from Brandt's office that the Soviets had raised objections to the statement. Barzel, who has a reputation for being a cool operator, was visibly shaken. Ashen-faced, he left the caucus, muttering, "I don't understand." In his absence, a rumor raced through the opposition ranks that the Soviets had rejected the declaration out of hand...
...Democratic Caucus restricting Nixon's war powers happened only because of lobbying." Mark Talisman, administrative assistant to Rep. Charles Vanik (D-Ohio) told the students at a briefing Monday morning. "If that isn't proof. I don't know what...
...Chicago, Mike Neigoff, a spokesman for Mayor Daley, said Friday that "no one has ever quoted Mayor Daley saying whom he supports or doesn't support. At the convention, the Illinois delegation will caucus and hear from anyone who wants to speak to them and then determine who to support." This isn't saying much but it's far from proclaiming McGovern's unacceptability...
With Graham compounding their already complex problems, such as local fund raising, hotel space and the shadow of the ITT affair, the Republicans reluctantly abandoned San Diego, Richard Nixon's "lucky city" and sentimental first choice. The logical alternative seemed to be Miami Beach, where the Democrats will caucus beginning July 10. An immediate problem was a Buick dealers' convention, slated for the August slot the Republicans were loath to change. Buick quickly agreed to move, and will likely end up in San Diego, where the prevailing joke round town is: Wouldn't you really rather have...