McGovern, George

A political leader of the twentieth century, who, after representing South Dakota in the Senate , lost the presidential election of 1972 to President Richard Nixon . McGovern, a liberal Democrat , was an outspoken opponent of the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War .

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In the election of 1972, McGovern received majorities only in Massachusetts and in the District of Columbia .

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In that same spirit, I'd like to say this to both Trump and Biden in the wake of the recent Covid-19 nightmare of a campaign: "I met George McGovern. George McGovern, in a different reality, could have been my friend. You, Joe and Donald, are no George McGovern."

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