Word: staebler
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...race issue will play little part in the state's bitterly contested gubernatorial race, however, for both Republican incumbent George Romney and Democratic congressman-at-large Neil Staebler are strong supporters of civil rights. Other issues have dominated the campaign. Romney claims credit for solving Michigan's financial problems, while Staebler points out that the Kennedy-Johnson Administration, not the Governor, is largely responsible for the prosperity Michigan is enjoying...
...even James Rhodes of Ohio. In a 1963 referendum on a new state constitution--a major issue between Romney and his Democratic opponents--Romney's side won by only 7,000 votes. Last June Romney showed no particular strength in the usually accurate Detroit News poll; he led Staebler by a surprisingly small 50-45 margin...
...Staebler: I worked hard for John F. Kennedy against Lyndon Johnson. I was shocked when Johnson was picked for Vice President. But after several days, I then saw the wisdom...
...Staebler: That was a good play, George...
Romney: That's my personal privilege, and I don't expect to answer that here. Mr. Staebler would like to run for Governor against a man from Arizona. I think the people of Michigan want someone who will stand on his own two feet...