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chieftain

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6. I have worked for a lot of politicians in my time.

Reply to scarletwoman (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:04 PM

Jul 2012

I remain proudest of working for George McGovern. As I mentioned on another thread Come Home America,a great speech that too few Americans heard. Happy Birthday Senator.

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Charles P. Pierce Politics Blog: "Happy Birthday, George McGovern" A wonderful tribute! [View all] scarletwoman Jul 2012 OP

My first vote was cast for Senator McGovern, too. femmocrat Jul 2012 #1

voted for him on my 18th birthday Douglas Carpenter Jul 2012 #2

I was 22, less than 2 weeks away from turning 23. I couldn't vote in '68 because they hadn't changed scarletwoman Jul 2012 #3

k&r n/t RainDog Jul 2012 #4

Thanks! Much appreciated! scarletwoman Jul 2012 #5

I have worked for a lot of politicians in my time. chieftain Jul 2012 #6

those who never heard that great speech or would like to hear it again..here it is in its entirety Douglas Carpenter Jul 2012 #7

Many thanks for posting that! (nt) scarletwoman Jul 2012 #8

remember this from Chicago in 1968? Douglas Carpenter Jul 2012 #12

Happy Birthday Sen. McGovern... midnight Jul 2012 #9

K&R WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2012 #10

Happy Birthday! senseandsensibility Jul 2012 #11