She also managed the McGovern campaign for the state of Arkansas in 1972.
The McGovern campaign was notable for the backbiting that usually goes with losing badly.
By late spring of 1972, he was regarded as the White House's major research source on the McGovern campaign.
Bill took a full-time job with the McGovern campaign.
This perceived lack of conviction in sticking with his running mate was disastrous for the McGovern campaign.
This probably hurt the McGovern campaign by not creating the so-called "convention bounce."
This also had the effect of leaving the McGovern campaign at a significant disadvantage in funding compared to Nixon.
"I've been hearing a lot about how the McGovern campaign is finally turning dishonest, but I didn't believe it until now."
Murray retained enough residual liberalism in 1972 to contribute $5 to the McGovern campaign.