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There are, of course, multiple possibilities of error in such calculations. At the moment, for example, Illinois seems beyond McGovern's grasp without cooperation from Chicago Mayor Richard Daley. Texas, which went for Humphrey, looks ripe for Nixon because of McGovern's liberalism and the blunt opposition of John Connally, the Texas Democrat who has defected to the Republican Administration...
Hart acknowledges the problems of seeking a reconciliation with the Daleys and Meanys, but he hopes for a back-scratching kind of relationship eventually: "I'd guess that Daley will at least remain neutral, or else give us some cooperation." The situation with Meany is similar. One reason for Hart's optimism is that he perceives the Democratic opposition to McGovern to be psychological rather than ideological. "It's a struggle for power and control," he explains. "It's the old versus the new, the passing of an order. To a large degree, the opposition...
...McGovern knew, that array of unity could not conceal the deep fissures that divide the party. Actually, there are two Democratic parties now. One was in the convention hall, relishing its ascension to power. The other, beaten and bitter, was on the sidelines. It was not just Richard Daley, but included scores of Democratic Governors, Senators, Congressmen, state party chairmen, local officeholders?all the regulars unhorsed by the McGovern reforms and outorganized by what is now the McGovern machine. Only 19 of the nation's 30 Democratic Governors came to Miami Beach, and none played a significant role. As Eagleton...
...their show of solidarity, a certain sourness and apprehension remained among the losing presidential candidates. Said Humphrey: "I think George made a great mistake with Mayor Daley. Dick Daley is a proud man, sensitive. That organizational support out there is essential. George is going to have to reach an agreement with Daley if he is to carry Illinois. It's going to be difficult to do now." Then, somewhat wistfully, Humphrey added: "Well, these new people?they're establishment now. It happens fast. We'll see how they like it." Between now and November, McGovern faces the task not only...
...Democratic Party followed this path last week, and Miami provided the setting for a collection of political bedfellows unparalleled in its diversity. Richard Daley fumed in Chicago while Jerry Rubin and Abbie Hoffmann galloped over the convention floor as fully accredited representatives of Mad and Popular Mechanics. Marlo Thomas pushed very hard in order to get a picture of Hubert Humphrey. Jesse Jackson walked the corridors with Wallace delegates. Norman Mailer, Gloria Steinem, Jimmy Breslin. Germaine Greer, Robert (UNCLE) Vaughan, all these as well as unprecedented numbers of blacks, women, and young delegates converged in the same hall. The gathering...