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Originally Posted by tabs
In 1972 Hunter was on the campaign trail...writing for Rolling Stone..the resulting book was rather good.
After McGovern picked Eagleton for his VP some of the Dem Party big wigs were having dinner in a NYC restaurant when Hunter comes in loudly saying Eagleton was having a fit in the back room...needless to say that created a bit of consternation among the Dem big wigs... Soon after that Eagleton was nixed, and Shriver took his place...
Hunter was on the Muskie campaign train in 72 when he had his famous moment of tears..he might of been the one who asked the question...?
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I have Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail on the shelf, never read it purchased it to read and never go to it. I will one day, this thread makes me want to re-read Vegas now. I wish I had the time.