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McCarthy Wins 40% Of New Hampshire Vote

McCarthy Wins 40% Of New Hampshire Vote
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McCarthy Wins 40% Of New Hampshire Vote

Senator Eugene McCarthy won 40% of the vote in New Hampshire Democratic primary. McCarthy campaigned on a strong anti-war platform. His victory in New Hampshire convinced Robert Kennedy, whose candidacy had a greater chance of succeeding, to enter the race.

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