Dr. Cynic
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« on: December 10, 2007, 02:13:16 AM » |
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The surge of support does not mean votes for LBJ. He is not a viable candidate in the eyes of voters or the party. Humphrey's gamble in Southeast Asia has really paid off for him. HHH is given widespread credit for beginning to end the war, and thus silences critics that he would simply follow Johnson's course. McCarthy's support fades almost entirely as the days go by. Humphrey also announces his Full Employment Act (eight years early). He desires to bring the unemployment rate down to only 3.5%. His labor support rises and begins costing Wallce some of his support.
Opinion polling:
Humphrey: 51%
Wallace: 22%
McCarthy: 9%
Johnson: 5%
Others: 10%
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