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With 610 delegates in hand (needed to nominate: 1,505), Carter has decided to spend fewer 16-hr, days on the campaign trail and more time trying to unite the party behind him-a goal that eluded George McGovern in 1972 and Hubert Humphrey in 1968. With some success, he solicited support at the meeting of black Democratic leaders in Charlotte, N.C. (see following story), then spent several days at home in Plains, Ga., phoning scores of Democratic union leaders, members of Congress, Governors, mayors, state and local party chiefs. Among those he wooed were Democratic Chairman Robert Strauss, former...
Most of the Democrats showed prudent and respectful new interest for Carter, but were reluctant to back him publicly just now. Said Alan Baron, Senator George McGovern's press secretary, of the sentiment among liberals: "It is more resignation' than enthusiasm. They've stopped resisting." Some Democrats want Carter to win more primaries before coming out for him. Others are playing hard to get, even though there is no indication that Carter is willing to make any deals. Daley is thought to be willing to trade his endorsement for a promise from Carter to choose Illinois Senator...
Sutton said: "Most politicians deal with reality, and reality points toward Carter." Predicts Party Chairman Strauss: "We will have our most united effort since 1964 this November. Carter will not cause the kinds of antagonisms that George McGovern...
...Georgian roll up a 68% victory in Indiana. Some politicians viewed Bayh's move as his bid to become Carter's running mate. The Georgian was also endorsed by Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe and Henry Ford II. On the other hand, Carter's lukewarm backing of McGovern four years ago still rankles. Said McGovern: "I will support Jimmy Carter with the same enthusiasm with which he supported the Democratic ticket...
Humphrey then returned a call from George McGovern, who was urging him to get in the race, and left the office with his wife. The two went home to their Washington apartment, along with their son-in-law, Bruce Solomonson. For three hours the Humphreys discussed the whole situation: their life together, their ages, their finances, their obligations. The phone kept ringing. Sometimes Humphrey would suddenly jump up as he remembered someone he wanted to call...