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Michigan's Governor Gerhard Mennen Williams. He becomes a strong vice-presidential possibility only in the event of a close convention contest for the presidential nomination. In that case, "Soapy" Williams' control of the big (44 votes) Michigan delegation would give him invaluable trading material...
Michigan (44): For as long as he likes, Governor G. Mennen "Soapy" Williams, who has attacked Stevenson's "moderation," can hold Michigan for his favorite son candidacy. Then he can deliver the delegation to the candidate of his choice...
Michigan's boyish, bow-tied Governor G. (for Gerhard) Mennen Williams, who has been in the statehouse longer than any previous Michigan governor, announced last week that he will seek a fifth two-year term. "Soapy" Williams is obviously serious about running for reelection, but is not likely to let the prospect stand in his way if lightning should strike at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next August. With Michigan's delegates planning to offer their 45-year-old governor as something more than just a favorite-son candidate, Williams has said that he feels "no compelling...
...other Southern states to follow suit. This could set the pattern for a third-party movement, if Southerners are dissatisfied with the national convention's nominee. If the North and South split on civil rights, Harriman, or a similarly positioned Democrat, e.g., Michigan's Governor G. Mennen Williams, might emerge as the regular party nominee, while the South forms a third party...
...nose: "Mind you, I don't say Kefauver's going to get it. But I say that Stevenson hasn't got it yet, either. Who knows? Might be a dark horse-somebody we haven't even heard of. No, not [Michigan's Governor G. Mennen] Williams; he's just a big, overgrown boy. Somebody like [Montana's Senator] Mike Mansfield, maybe. Fine fellow, Mike. I like...