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1968 Presidential Race data from Idaho.
Includes information on Presidential
prospects, Senate race, House of
Representatives race, and comments. 2pgs
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Page 1 of 1
IDAHO
1968 Presidential race:
Nixon:
165,369
Humphrey
89,273
Wallace:
36,541
Presidential prospects:
The President has lost considerable ground in Idaho according to the State
Chairman & National Committceman. Unemployment does not seem to be
any problem but an 11 uneasiness 11 and general lack of enthusiasm seem to
permiate political discussions about the President. In terms of election
strength the consensus seems to be that we would win the state, but not with
the 56% of the vote we took in 1968.
No Democrat seems to be especially strong, either. Muskie doesn't seem to
kindle any flames and neither does Humphrey.
Senate race:
At this point Senator Len B. Jordan looks strong for another term despite his
72 years. He should not have too tough a race.
House of Representatives race:
Both our incumbents appear strong for re-election. Redistricting didn't affect
either Congressman significantly, and they received 58% & 65% of the vote res-
pectively in 1970. Our people believe the Democrats will throw all their resour-
ces into the election for the state legislature, in an attempt to win majorities for
Governor Andrus's programs. This should take some of the heat off our Con-
gressional candidates.
Comments:
It seems that the major problem our party is going to have in Idaho is with the
state organization. It is badly faction-ridden and the press has really come down
hard on some of the far rightest elements in party leadership roles. Dave Little,
the National Committeeman hardly speaks to Roland Wilbur, the State Chairman.
Party office holders also shy away from the organization.
This state gave Wallace 12% of its vote, much of it from small town Republicans.
The far-right's leadership in the party would seem to make it an unattractive
group through which to run a campaign. The Democrats, fresh from their Guber-
Idaho
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natorial victory in 1970 have a potent and inspired organization.
The Republican Lt. Governor, Jack Murphy is a good contact concerning further
questions on the states political climate.