Word: goldwaterism
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Rockefeller forces used a variety of delaying tactics to prevent a Goldwater victory at the New England mock Republican national convention at Wellesley Saturday. The convention ended without endorsing anyone.
After the first and only ballot, Goldwater was culy 30 votes below a majority--323--and more than 100 votes ahead of the New York governor. Rockefeller organizers were reportedly worried that if a second or third ballot were held. Goldwater might pick up the few voted he seeded to...
Knapp, a Goldwater supporter, denied that the conversation constituted formal notification, but Starr insisted that the situation was covered by the rules. "The point is not the intent," Knapp retorted, "it is the fact."
There have been widespread charges that Knapp has abused his position as chairman in favor of Goldwater.
Asked if he was supporting Rocky, he replied with characteristic brusqueness: "Why don't you fellows have a cup of coffee?" Would Rocky accept Adams' endorsement if it were offered? Said Rockefeller: "I've been after it all along." An Improbable Argument. As for Goldwater, he trudged...