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This is my first attempt at a TL, so be brutal.
The POD is that Hubert Humphrey makes it very clear that he will not run for president in 1976, so Labor Unions that probably cost Henry M Jackson the dem nomination in 1976 support him, and that Jackson enters early enough to compete in New Hampshire.

On The Knifehead of History: Scoop in 76'

"Humphrey Says No Run in 1976"
"Minnesota Senator Hubert H. Humphrey declared yesterday that he would definitely not be seeking the Democratic Nomination for President. This comes as a disappointment to Labor Unions, who had seen Humphrey as their man. It is speculated that Humphrey declined to run so he may run for Senate Majority leader. There had also been rumors of Health problems, but nothing confirmed from Humphrey himself."
Excerpt from the New York Times, 11/6/1975


"Jackson announces Challenge to Carter in New Hampshire"
"Carter, who had just come back from narrowly defeating Morris Udall (D- AZ) in the Iowa primary got an expected challenge from Washington Senator, Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson in the New Hampshire primary. Jackson had previously skipped the Iowa Caucus, but has chosen to contest New Hampshire."
Excerpt from the New Hampshire Gazette 2/17/1976


"Jackson opposes Busing because it destroys neighborhood schools, and increases violence in schools, not because of racism, and if Jimmy Carter would look at the facts, he would find a very strong civil rights record.
- Jackson Campaign Spokesman Rudolph W Giuliani, responding to Carter Campaign charges of racism. 2/20/1976


"Scoop, Reagan by an inch"
"On the Democratic Side, Senator Henry M Jackson (D- WA) narrowly defeated early frontrunner Jimmy Carter (D-GA) yesterday 31% to 29%. Exit polls revealed a small backlash against Carter after Carter charged the Washington Senator with racism due to the senator's opposition to federal busing. Carter declared he intends to challenge Jackson in Massachusetts, with the Jackson campaign replying similarly. Over to the GOP, a narrow upset for President Ford allowed former California Governor Ronald Reagan, a conservative idol, to win 49% to 48%. The Ford Campaign provided no response to the Globe."
-An excerpt from the Boston Globe 2/25/1976



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