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Could Shirley Chisolm have done better in the 1972 nomination contest. A lot of people wanted radical change and most wanted George McGovern.

For symbolic reasons and her 'unbought unbossed' image some might have voted for Congresswoman Chisolm.

Had she done well enough in Californai (winner take all I believe at that time) could McGovern have lost that and the nomination

My assumption is that Nixon still wins by lots and is deeply discredited by his criminality.

What would that mean for later elections
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