Word: hubert
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...whole history of the Republic," he said, to laughter. Actually, not all the candidates from Congress were present, but the President could scarcely avoid the eyes of two of his likely challengers in November. There, seated side by side and within a few yards of him, were Hubert Humphrey and Edmund Muskie-and the arrangement was not by accident. "C'mon Ed, let's sit down together, and let him look at us together," Humphrey had said to Muskie as the session began...
...Democrats? The candidates break down into three groups. The candidates on the right--Los Angeles Mayor Sam Yorty, Senator Henry Jackson and George Wallace--appear to have little chance of winning in the Democratic Party. In the middle are Edmund Muskie and (ever so slightly to his right) Hubert Humphrey. To their left are John Lindsay, Gene McCarthy, George McGovern and Shirley Chisholm...
...fine President." When asked if there was any other candidate he liked, he thought a moment, then replied, "Vance Hartke." Though he was badly shaken by Chappaquiddick, Daley would still probably prefer Ted Kennedy, but the mayor has given up on him for 1972. His last choice would be Hubert Humphrey, who infuriated him by criticizing the way he handled the rioting in Chicago during the 1968 convention and then by complaining that he did not work hard enough for the national ticket. That leaves Daley with Muskie...
...sever diplomatic relations with all nations that did so-a policy that will surely prove untenable as more countries follow suit. Britain, which has already promised aid to Bangladesh through the U.N., is expected to provide recognition in a few weeks. Despite the urgings of Senators Edward Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey that the U.S. recognize Bangladesh, the White House last week said that it was not considering the move at present. Presumably, the Administration wants to wait until Indian troops are withdrawn and the new government has demonstrated its stability. U.S. Consul-General Herbert Spivack avoided Mujib's inaugural...
...state, dominated by urban centers like Miami, has favored liberal candidates, while the less populous northern half has long been a stronghold of conservatism. During the 1968 presidential campaign, Wallace carried the three northernmost congressional districts in the state; overall, he ran barely 50,000 votes behind Hubert Humphrey. Notes Senator Scoop Jackson: "Northern Florida is Southern and southern Florida is Northern...