Saturday, December 10, 2005

Eugene McCarthy Dead

The ultimate "dove" Eugene McCarthy has passed.

He was the candidate who challenged Richard Nixon in 1968-at the height of the Vietnam War.

Because of his strong showing, he forced a sitting President to not run. LBJ's withdrawal drew Bobbie Kennedy into the race, which changed history.

Rest in peace, Sen. McCarthy.

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