Word: scranton
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...such an attempt were to be made, it would, if successful, leave the Republican Party in a deeply divided state. Barry Goldwater himself would undoubtedly support Scranton or any other nominee; he has made party loyalty his gospel. But his dedicated followers have gone too far and worked too hard to accept an eleventh-hour defeat. Thus, as the situation stood last week, the G.O.P.'s probable course was to accept Goldwater, rally behind him, and work to influence him toward mainstream positions...
Alaska (12): Give Goldwater a goose egg here, though he could wind up with 2 or 3 of the undecided delegates. There are 6 for Rockefeller, 1 apiece for Lodge, Nixon and Scranton, 3 undecided...
Connecticut (16): Not yet chosen, though Barry may get at least 2. Rest split among Nixon, Rockefeller and Scranton...
Delaware (12): There may be a first-ballot holding action with all votes going to Senator John J. Williams as favorite son. If not, count 5 for Goldwater, 4 for Scranton, 2 for Nixon, 1 undecided...
Iowa (24): Goldwater should get at least 8 here, with another 2 leaning to him but not yet certain. Scranton can count on 5 votes, with 1 leaning to him. The other 8 are undecided...