Talk:Fred R. Harris

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[edit] 1976 Presidentail Campaign

I won't change the page, because I don't have time to source my clear memories. But the article as it now stands significantly overstates Harris's role in 1976 presidential politics. When the two most prominent possible liberal candidates for the nomination (Mondale and Ted Kennedy) declined to run, Harris became one of several hopefuls trying to capture the support of the liberal wing of the party. The article makes it seem as if Udall and Harris had comparable support, while others were insignificant. In fact, Udall quickly emerged as the liberal candidate, with Harris being only one amonmg several who failed to capture that role. Senator Birch Bayh was probably at least as prominent as Harris. Founding Peace Corps Director (and Kennedy borhter-in-law) Sargent Shriver was not much less prominent. And I think there are others I'm forgetting. Dvd Avins 20:28, 22 November 2006 (UTC)