Word: democraticized
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Kennedy feels he can make the question of leadership more important than any single issue, and quite a few politicians agree. Argues Democratic Senator Gary Hart of Colorado: "The nation is looking for a politician of stature, perhaps as a substitute for solutions."
Kennedy intends to enter all 35 Democratic primaries, at which 80% of the National Convention delegates will be chosen. He is heavily favored to win the first three primaries, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts.
The outcome may be close, certainly closer than the polls now indicate. Already the Kennedy challenge has begun to redefine the presidential election. Already it has brought out new mettle in Jimmy Carter, given focus and direction to his campaigning. Determined not to allow Kennedy to dominate him or the...
Says he: "It sure creates lots of excitement, but what you are left with in the end is a big train wreck." Other party pros argue that the primary fight will guarantee a bigger turnout of Democratic voters in November and a stronger commitment to the party's nominee among...
The Democratic struggle is forcing Republicans to reassess the free-for-all in their own party. Many G.O.P. leaders fear that a Carter victory would make him much harder to beat in November. Says G.O.P. National Chairman William Brock: "He would have successfully met the question of his leadership and...