Fear and Loathing in 72’ – The Election Game (GM Vacancy)

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Fred Harris Endorsements

West Virginia Secretary of State Jay Rockefeller

"I already know who I'm voting for in the West Virginia primary! My vote and endorsement both go to Senator Fred Harris, a proven fighter in the senate. I know he'll be just as hardworking in the White House and pledge to help him get there!"
Activities: Mr. Rockefeller will be talking to mining communities about Fred Harris.

Wisconsin 7th Congressional District Rep. Dave Obey

"Wisconsin needs a champion. We value compassion, peace, and understanding, all of which Senator Fred Harris espouses. On everything from agricultural issues to the war in Vietnam, he's on the right side of the issues and merits my endorsement."
Activities: Rep. Obey will attend to congressional duties for the first half of the week and then help canvassing efforts in Northern Illinois.

Fmr. Tennessee Senator Ross Bass

"As a long time senator from Tennessee, I know what it's like to represent a decidedly conservative state and not compromise on populist values. While other candidates triangulate on issues like unemployment, wages, and inequality, Fred Harris stands firmly in the populist camp. His record definitely shows this."
Activities:Ross Bass will do a speaking tour of South Carolina and will partake in fundraising for the campaign.

Past Endorsers
Fmr. Senator and Fmr. Governor Ernest Gruening: The former Governor will talk to voters in Alaska and organize chapters of Harris supporters there
FL-11 Rep. Claude Pepper: Rep. Pepper will be canvassing the Chicago suburbs in the 3 days leading up to the election. Before then, he'll continue activities in South Carolina.
Rev. Jesse Jackson: Rev. Jackson will spend 3 days mobilizing Chicago's Black community for Sen. Harris, 3 days in East. St. Louis mobilizing Black voters, and a day in Cairo doing the same.
Mayor Henry Maier: The mayor will talk to local union members about Fred Harris at a series of dinners and attend to his mayoral duties
Fmr. Senator Mike Monroney: Monroney will be organizing volunteers in Missouri and barnstorming rural areas
Rep. Bill Roy: Rep. Roy will be touring rural Illinois to help with GOTV efforts.
Senator J. William Fulbright: Senator Fulbright will attend senatorial duties for 4 days and organize for Fred Harris in Pittsburgh, PA and Erie, PA for 3 days
Fr. Phillip Berrigan: Fr. Berrigan will be mobilizing Illinois university students to vote for Fred Harris. He will focus on GOTV especially with Students for Harris groups.
Senator Jennings Randolph:Senator Randolph will be fundraising for Fred Harris in West Virginia and Virginia.

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

McCarthy Week 3 Schedule

January 16

- Barnstorm in Nashua, NH
- Barnstorm in Dover, NH
- Barnstorm in Merrimack, NH with Rep. Edwards
- Town Hall in Conway, NH

January 17

- Fly to Florida
- Barnstorm in Jacksonville, FL
- Town Hall in Fort Lauderdale, FL

January 18

- Fundraiser in Palm Beach, FL
- Barnstorm in Destin, FL
- Barnstorm in Jupiter, FL
- Fundraiser in Tallahaasee, FL

January 19

- Barnstorm in Key West, FL
- Town Hall in Panama City, FL
- Barnstorm in Everglades, FL
- Fly to Iowa

January 20

- Fundraiser in Dubuque, IA
- Town Hall in Ames, IA
- Barnstorm in Iowa City, IA with Gov. Wellstone
- Barnstorm in Grimes, IA

January 21

- Fundraiser in Des Moines, IA
- Town Hall in Mason City, IA
- Barnstorm in Decorah, IA
- Barnstorm in Johnston, IA

January 22

- Barnstorm in Grinnell, IA
- Barnstorm in West Des Moines, IA with Rep. Edwards
- Barnstorm in Oskaloosa, IA
- Town Hall in Pella, IA

Endorsements

U.S. Representative Don Edwards of California

Edwards will be Barnstorming in NH from January 16-19 and in IA from January 20-22

Minnesota Governor Wendell Anderson

Anderson will be Barnstorming in IA from January 16-22

Harris, I already claimed Gov. Anderson.

[NeverAgain]

I will not be able to post tonight. I am very sorry, it will be up tomorrow!

[VPH]

McCarthy Week 3 Schedule

January 16

- Barnstorm in Nashua, NH
- Barnstorm in Dover, NH
- Barnstorm in Merrimack, NH with Rep. Edwards
- Town Hall in Conway, NH

January 17

- Fly to Florida
- Barnstorm in Jacksonville, FL
- Town Hall in Fort Lauderdale, FL

January 18

- Fundraiser in Palm Beach, FL
- Barnstorm in Destin, FL
- Barnstorm in Jupiter, FL
- Fundraiser in Tallahaasee, FL

January 19

- Barnstorm in Key West, FL
- Town Hall in Panama City, FL
- Barnstorm in Everglades, FL
- Fly to Iowa

January 20

- Fundraiser in Dubuque, IA
- Town Hall in Ames, IA
- Barnstorm in Iowa City, IA with Gov. Wellstone
- Barnstorm in Grimes, IA

January 21

- Fundraiser in Des Moines, IA
- Town Hall in Mason City, IA
- Barnstorm in Decorah, IA
- Barnstorm in Johnston, IA

January 22

- Barnstorm in Grinnell, IA
- Barnstorm in West Des Moines, IA with Rep. Edwards
- Barnstorm in Oskaloosa, IA
- Town Hall in Pella, IA

Endorsements

U.S. Representative Don Edwards of California

Edwards will be Barnstorming in NH from January 16-19 and in IA from January 20-22

Minnesota Governor Wendell Anderson

Anderson will be Barnstorming in IA from January 16-22

Harris, I already claimed Gov. Anderson.

Oh, I'll fix that then. I apologize. I was told he was open!

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I will not be able to post tonight. I am very sorry, it will be up tomorrow!

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Is this being extended again? If not, I shall have all my stuff up within the next two hours.

[Lumine]

Extended until tomorrow.

[VPH]

Fred Harris for President Ad: Record

Airing this week in:

Shading corresponds to size of ad buy.

"Only one person in this field grew up poor on a farm in rural Oklahoma and has consistently fought for a higher minimum wage and fewer taxes on working families while holding the wealthiest few accountable. Only one candidate has proposed a public works package. Only one candidate has combined a Vietnam withdrawal with a new GI Bill to help our vets. He never voted for the Gulf of Tonkin resolution. Only one candidate has been a true champion for Native Americans, farmers, and young people. That candidate is Senator Fred Harris. With a proven record, strong family values, and a drive to help the people, Fred Harris deserves your vote!

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Muskie TV Ad


Narrator: John Lindsay, a liberal?


Narrator: John Lindsay, a Democrat?


Narrator: He was a Republican until 1971! Which Lindsay are we going to get? The liberal or the conservative? The Democrat or the Republican?


Narrator: Vote for Muskie March 21st, for the proven Democrat, for proven leadership, in 1972.

To run in Illinois. 

[YPestis25]

I'll jump on the bandwagon.
Muskie GOTV in Illinois
Reps. George Shipley, and Kenneth Gray will run up the totals in their districts. Muskie canvassers and volunteers will fan out throughout the state, attempting to get out the anti-Daley vote, especially amongst those who do not want Chicago to decide the primary. Rep. Price will also hold numerous GOTV events in his East St. Louis district to increase turnout of African Americans against Yorty. In Springfield buses will be provided to get people to polling locations, and in Chicago, Muskie volunteers will bus people from working class, and ethnic neighborhoods to polling locations, using the Daley machine as a rallying cry, as well as Lindsay's record on unions as Mayor of New York City.

[Maxwell]

Mayor Lindsay Campaign Statement on Edmund Muskie's Ad

"Senator Muskie brought up something that was on public record - that Mayor Lindsay was a former Republican. That much is true. But even as a Republican, Lindsay has done more to help working families, veterans, seniors, and minorities than Senator Muskie, who has spent that time in Washington defending the wars and the powers behind them. Washington uses divide and conquer tactics to get their message across, and Muskie has learned them well. Mayor Lindsay won't divide America, he will bring America together, to bring back American priorities to Washington, instead of forcing Washington priorities down the throats of ordinary Americans.This is obviously the desperate attack from a desperate candidate who is sinking in the polls because they found out who he isn't for them anymore. "

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Muskie Response to Lindsay's Statement
Mayor Lindsay says he will unite America, and that he has helped working families. Where was this compassionate, unifying Mayor when the teachers of New York were striking for their rights? Where was this compassionate Mayor in the blizzard of '69 where the upper class neighborhoods of Manhattan were being plowed before the other boroughs? He was showing his true loyalty, to those at the top, and not the hard working families which this nation the greatest on Earth.

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Sam Yorty Campaign Schedule: March 15-21

March 15
-Town Hall in Clemson, SC
-Town Hall in Seven Oaks, SC
-Town Hall in Berea, SC
-Rally in Spartanburg, SC
-Fundraiser in North Charleston, SC

South Carolina, the results we saw in Florida last night shows just how strong this campaign has become now. Despite all the attacks from my opponents, we're not backing down. I'm talking the real issues that voters want to hear, and they're storming the polls because they believe in this message. I think the good people of the South understand this quite well. They know they're getting screwed by the political establishment, and they want a fighter for them in the White House for once. I want to be your fighter, South Carolina. Will you give us another resounding victory in the coming weeks?

March 16
-Town Hall in Ozark, MO
-Town Hall in Clayton, MO
-Town Hall in Rolla, MO
-Rally and Voter Registration in Independence, MO
-Rally and Voter Registration in Lee's Summit, MO

It's a good thing that President Nixon issued that moratorium on busing. Finally, the President acted on the will of the people for once! It's clear that this busing policy has been a failure so far and will continue to be as long as it's around. You can address equality without driving down the quality of our kid's education, and I've got the right plan to address this. As President, I'll continue to resist forced busing and instead revamp our nation's education policy so we'll continue to lead the world for success and innovation.

March 17
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Oak Forest, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Granite City, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Addison, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Rock Island, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Calumet City, IL

Above all the other candidates, I'm the one who fights for organized labor. I've been on the trenches of this battle for the last 40 years, and while I've collected my good share of enemies along the way, I know this is a cause worth fighting for. Families and communities depend on labor to be there for them. Take it from the guy who's battle-tested and ready to take this fight to the next stage: the White House! My opponents are newcomers to this game, but you can know that I'm the real deal. Bring your hard hat with you to the polls and send a message that Yorty is going to win!

March 18
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Wheeling, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Quincy, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Elmhurst, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Tinley Park, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Wheaton, IL

Senator Muskie is a man of no principles. What he is is a politician who wants to tell you what you want to hear. The difference I have with Senator Muskie is that I tell you like it is, and I think a lot of people respect me for that even if they disagree. You see, unlike Senator Muskie, I'm not going to let my positions go with the wind just because of public opinion. What we need in government is less panderers and more leaders. If you want the same results as we've been getting for the last 5 or 10 years, then go right ahead and vote for someone like Muskie. But if you want a real change from how things are, then vote for someone who's shown some principle.

March 19
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Stokie, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Evanston, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Schaumburg, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Cicero, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Champaign, IL

Mayor Lindsay is not the right man to lead this Democratic Party. If you don't believe me, then only look at the sort of record that he's made for himself in New York City. Under his watch, poverty has ballooned, racial tensions have skyrocketed, and crime has exploded. While his citizens were struggling to make ends meet, he was parading around like some kind of celebrity. If that's what's happened in New York, then I don't want to know what would happen to the rest of the country! Stand with me and oppose limousine liberals like Mayor Lindsay who don't care about the people whom they represent. I'm a fighter, and I'm going to be fighting for you every day.

March 20
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Waukegan, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Elgin, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Peoria, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Springfield, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Bloomington, IL

Tomorrow, you'll have another chance to prove my critics wrong. After our win in New Hampshire and our near-win in Florida, it's clear that this message is a strong one. My main opponents may get establishment support, but they are not the right people to lead our party. Mayor Lindsay has an inflated ego and a disastrous record, while Senator Muskie has no convictions and no spine. I'm the only candidate in the race with the right experience, the right judgment, and the right vigor to win the election and lead the nation. Everyone has tried to knock me down, but I remain standing. Tomorrow, we're going to shock the pollsters and the media once more!

March 21
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Naperville, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Joilet, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Rockford, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Aurora, IL
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Chicago, IL

Campaign Activities

-Aggressive funding in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Florida, and Virginia
-Actively courting new donors in California, New York, Michigan, and Pennsylvania
-Hiring more staffers in South Carolina, Missouri, Kansas, and Virginia

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The Nixon Campaign - March 15 to March 21, 1972

President Nixon has a good time chatting with supporters in Charleston, SC.

March 15:

- President Nixon spends his morning fulfilling his duties at the White House in Washington, D.C.
- President Nixon, while eating lunch in his office, checks to make sure he has filed properly for the primary contests in Illinois, South Carolina, Minnesota, & Missouri. He also signs up for the Wisconsin Primary.
- President Nixon boards a flight to South Carolina at approximately 9:00 PM.

March 16:

- President Nixon meets with supporters at a brunch in Charleston. He allows those attending the event to ask him questions regarding his policies and candidacy.

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- President Nixon drives to Summerville and discusses race relations with supporters at a meet-and-greet. Both white and black supporters seem to appreciate the President's moderate-hero views on racial integration in schools, desegregation, and making voting more easily accessible.

- President Nixon eats dinner with supporters in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He then goes shopping with his wife at a strip mall, where they buy a cute Nixon-supporting teddy bear.

March 17:

- President Nixon breakfasts with residents of Columbia, South Carolina and talks about political issues. He is especially interested by the foreign policy views of a young man named Lindsey Graham, who happens to be visiting the city that day.

- President Nixon delivers a morning speech in Columbia, SC.

- President Nixon lunches with his wife at a restaurant in Columbia, trying to keep a low profile. However, he is quickly noticed by fellow customers of the restaurant and becomes engaged in a fierce political debate with a Democratic patron who believes that Nixon's policies are reactionary. However, Nixon comes down on top with a series of witty put-downs and puns.

- President Nixon holds a large evening rally in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He discusses his civil rights views, but also touches upon his many successes in foreign policy as president, such as his popular and widely-admired visit to China and his successful negotiations with the Soviet Union.

- President Nixon boards a flight to Kansas City, Missouri.

March 18:

- President Nixon makes a speech in Kansas City, MO.

"People of our nation, I know what you're going through. I remember the days of my youth when my parents struggled to put food on the table; I remember having to skip school some days in order to help around the house; I remember having to care for my three younger brothers when my parents were too busy at work or at home to look out for them. I know what it's like to live a hard life, and I know what millions of Americans have to go through every day just to be able to know that their families are safe, healthy, and fed. But the Democrats running for president this year don't. John Lindsay, for example, never experienced the hardships that I and many of you did as children. He doesn't know what it's like to grow up the hard way, and I doubt he'll be able to feel sympathy with the millions of Americans who have if he's elected president. But, of course, I know he won't be, because the American people are smarter than that. The American people are also smarter than to trust someone who calls himself a Democrat but decided to endorse ol' Tricky Dick for president in 1960, and don't even get me started on Edmund Muskie or George McGovern. America knows which candidate in this race has and will continue to express true leadership as president, and I'm confident that when our nation goes to the ballot box this November, America will make the right decision and reelect the President who understands the problems of the common folk, has stayed true to his promises ever since he was just a Congressman, and has displayed the skills necessary to lead America through foreign policy, economic policy, and social policy that everyone can agree works for our nation."

- President Nixon drives to Jefferson City, Missouri.

- President Nixon makes a compelling speech in Jefferson City, Missouri, detailing his record as president and how, if elected to a second term, will be able to end the Cold War with the USSR and successfully end the War in Vietnam.

- President Nixon eats dinner with supporters at a deli in St. Louis, Missouri. He also meets with some prominent local Republican politicians, who seem quite receptive to his candidacy.

March 19:

- President Nixon, having driven across the eastern border of Missouri overnight, eats breakfast with supporters in Aurora, Illinois. He discusses his health care policy and outlines its effects on the economy. He also briefly explains how he plans to proportion the federal budget if elected to a second term in office.

- President Nixon watches a baseball game with supporters in Elgin, Illinois. He convinces the small boy sitting on his right to become a Republican when he grows up, saying it is one of the most important things he can do.

- President Nixon spends his evening in Springfield, Illinois, walking the city streets and discussing how his policies will make America great again with local pedestrians.

- President Nixon makes a late-night civil rights speech in Springfield, Illinois. He makes sure to pander to the relatively progressive Illinois votersphere by emphasizing his pro-civil rights record and policies.

March 20:

- President Nixon spends all of today in Chicago, making a variety of speeches around the city and trying to kiss as many babies as possible.

- President Nixon spends his evening giving a large speech in the city center of Chicago. It is attended by thousands of people, all of whom cheer him on enthusiastically every time he says something. It takes nineteen minutes for the applause to die down at the end of his speech.

"America. The United States of America. The States of America that are United. What comes to mind when the name of our nation is stated? Is it a bald eagle? A hamburger roast? Fireworks on the Fourth of July? No. What comes to mind when we think of America is the freedom, equality, and justice promised and promoted by the United States Constitution and Declaration of Independence. After all, it is our Declaration of Independence that says the following: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.' But is this phrase true in modern America? Do we treat all Americans as if they are created equally? The answer to this question is not yes. It is the opposite of yes. It is no. Unfortunately, in today's society, we do not treat everyone equally, and that is because of something called discrimination. Discrimination is what prevents African-American adults from having the proper rights to vote, discrimination is what prevents African-American children from getting a good education, discrimination is what has torn our nation apart throughout history and will continue to do so unless something is done about it. And if you elect me this November, I will do something about it. I will do something about discrimination. Discrimination will be something that something has been done to, and that something will have been done by me. I will stop discrimination, and I will assure that America truly does know and embrace that all Americans are created equally."

March 21:

- President Nixon attends his duties in Washington, D.C., but begins to cry when he remembers that Dwight D. Eisenhower is dead.

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TV Ad: Responsible Leadership



This is Mayor John Lindsay.



Under his watch in New York, this happened.



This is Mayor Richard Daley.



Under his watch in Chicago, this happened.

These two may be a match for each other, but they are not a match for Illinois.



On the 21st, vote for responsible leadership. Vote for Sam Yorty.

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Before I forget: The Yorty campaign will file for the Wisconsin primary.

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President Nixon's Television Advertisement

Hi. I'm Dick!

This is my home.

But if the Democrats get their way, it won't be that way for long.

What will happen if that's the case?

Well, we'll probably be seeing more of this.

...And this.



And maybe even this!



But America definitely won't be seeing enough of this.



Or this.



America needs a strong leader who knows what he's doing and isn't afraid to take the necessary steps to make our nation great.



And that's why we need to let our beloved Dick stay around a little longer and fill up all our nation's holes.

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To be aired in:

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That's a surreal ad if I've ever seen one

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That's a surreal ad if I've ever seen one

It's beautiful

[NeverAgain]

McGovern Campaign Schedule, March 15 - 21, 1972

Tuesday, Mar 15: WISCONSIN
Milwaukee - Policy Speech on "Fair Economics for Good Workers"
Eau Claire - Rally on "Protecting Rights of All Individuals"
Appleton - Barnstorming

Appleton, WI]

Wednesday, Mar 16:  WISCONSIN
Green Bay - Barnstorming
Madison - Rally on "American Lives in Peril: Vietnam, The War That Won't End"
Racine - Barnstorming

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Thursday, Mar 17:  WISCONSIN/ILLINOIS
Kenosha - Barnstorming
Champaign - Rally on "Tuesday: Our Democracy at Work"

Kenosha, WI

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Friday, Mar 18: ILLINOIS
Aurora - Rally on "Your Vote, Our Future"
Rockford - Barnstorming
Joliet - Policy Speech on "Civil Rights are Human Rights"

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Saturday, Mar 19:  ILLINOIS
Naperville - Barnstorming
Springfield - Testimony in the Illinois State House on "The Disaster in Southeast Asia"
Waukegan - Rally on "The Environment, Our Most Precious Resource"

Springfield IL, State House

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Sunday, Mon 20: ILLINOIS
Chicago - Policy Speech - Bringing Young Americans, Young Workers, and Young Voters Home."
- Finale Speech to Campaign Volunteers

Chicago, IL

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Monday, Mon 21: S. CAROLINA/WASHINGTON D.C.
Columbia - Rally on "Busing: The American Solution"
Washington D.C. - Congressional Duties

Columbia, SC

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OOC:Good luck to all in the IL primaries

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Sam Yorty GOTV Strategy: Illinois

Coming right off a near-victory in Florida, where his strength was very underestimated at first, the Yorty campaign is moving ahead and devoting resources to bringing out the vote in Illinois. Like Florida, the campaign believes that the current polls are significantly underestimating Yorty's real support in the state due to the large number of blue collar and ethnic voters present, natural bases of support for Mayor Yorty. For this reason, the campaign sees a very real chance of a strong enough performance to win delegates. With the statewide effort being spearheaded by former Governor Otto Kerner, Jr., the following actions are being taken:

-Targeting undecided voters, highlighting Yorty’s independent streak and willingness to “speak the truth” on law and order along with other issues
-Targeting blue collar voters in urban and suburban areas, highlighting the economy, labor issues, law and order, and Vietnam
-Targeting ethnic voters statewide, highlighting the economy, labor issues, law and order, and Vietnam
-Targeting white collar voters in urban areas, highlighting the economy, education, and law and order
-Targeting low-income voters across the state (especially in rural areas), highlighting the economy, education, and healthcare
-Targeting union members across the state, highlighting labor, the economy, education, and healthcare
-Targeting disaffected Democrats across the state who normally don't vote
-Persuading Lindsay supporters to switch to Yorty, criticizing Lindsay for his performance as NYC Mayor and highlighting similarities on other issues such as crime
-Persuading Muskie supporters to switch to Yorty, criticizing Muskie as "just another politician" and showcasing Yorty as a similar moderate Democrat
-Persuading Harris supporters to switch to Yorty, criticizing Harris for his extreme anti-war views on Vietnam and pointing to Yorty as the more "genuine" champion of issues such as labor, education, healthcare, etc.

Most of the attacks launched from the Yorty camp have been directed towards Lindsay and Muskie, though Harris is also acknowledged as someone who is competing for some of the same votes. The campaign has also sought to appeal to anti-Daley voters agitated over the Chicago machine by highlighting Yorty's independent nature throughout the entire campaign. Governor Kerner, leading the charge out of the Illinois surrogates, has been rallying voters across the state to turn out for Yorty, especially in the Chicago area, where Yorty is able to do quite well with enough effort in bringing out votes.

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Has Barry posted yet?

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James F. Byrnes: Barnstorming in SC
William Loeb: Barnstorming and GOTV in IL
W. Haydon Burns: Barnstorming and GOTV in IL
Otto Kerner, Jr.: Barnstorming and GOTV in IL
John W. King: Barnstorming and GOTV in IL
Ross Perot: Fundraising in TX
Happy Chandler: Barnstorming in SC
Robert Byrd: Barnstorming in SC

[MadmanMotley]

Sorry, been so busy with school, Goldwater Jr. will be barnstorming Wisconsin and fundraising with all his surrogates.

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When will the next round start?

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