Word: symingtons
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...quarter battle, the maneuverings of the other Democratic candidates paled. To the surprise of no one, Lyndon Johnson got a landslide vote of confidence from the Texas delegation-and the withdrawal of Herman Talmadge as the white hope of the Dixiecrats solidified the Solid South behind Johnson. Stu Symington's waning hopes still centered on a miracle in Los Angeles. Such a miracle could happen, if resentment over Kennedy's tough tactics exploded. But the risk was small...
South Dakota (11): Symington and Kennedy worth 4^ votes each and Johnson getting the rest...
Utah (13): Kennedy, 61; Symington, 2½; Johnson, i½; uncommitted...
West Virginia (25): Although Kennedy won the bloody primary, he has just 12 votes, with Johnson second, with 8 votes, and Symington and Stevenson sharing the rest...
District of Columbia (9): 7 votes still belong to Non-Candidate Humphrey; 2 have swung to Symington...