To see nowadays. Before 1972, there were few primaries. Most of the delegates to both conventions, republicans and democrats, were elected through as we call it back channels, small party conventions, back room meetings, among various politicians. In 1968, 73 of democratic delegates to the convention had been elected this way. Less than 25 were elected in the way we normally do it now. Ly Lyndon Johnson had taken himself out of the race. He was not up for reelection in 1968, which initiate ad a freeforall between a number of conditions. One of which was dead by august of 68. That was Robert Kennedy who had been a peace candidate, who had been a unifying candidate for many people in the party. He was assassinated in june of 1968. Thats one thing thats lying behind the convention in august of 68 when people arrive there, the kennedy delegates who had been elected, pledged to kennedy. Hubert humphrey had become the nominee, the Party Nominee by august as vicepresident. There was another p
With peacock premium included for no additional cost. No strings attached. Miles of streets. Increasing winds. Ill have latest coming up. That breaking news in the south bay. Multiple fires believd to be set intentionally sent people running from their homes. Fire crews are on the scene. Flames came dangerously close to homes. Police detained one person looking for other suspects tonight. The fires broke out in the foothills in south san jose. Were in the news room with the latest. What sa night it has been. The mandatory evacuations were dropped within the last 90 minutes. It doesnt appear any homes burned. Flames came close. And were at 20 containment. Fire crews battle flames into the night near the foothills of san jose. Crews doing what they can to save home frs the ground and air. We have a large response. Tier two response. Which includes Ten Companies and dozers and full air support. 7 30 thursday night 25 acres burn ds and the battle was onto put it out. Flames and smoke dange
Air. We have a large response. Tier two response. Which includes Ten Companies and dozers and full air support. 7 30 thursday night 25 acres burn ds and the battle was onto put it out. Flames and smoke dangerously close to homes. A air tanker dropped fire retardant. Some landed on homes in the area. Some crews fought from above. Others on the ground. Cutting away dry brush. The fire came close to a large water tank in the area. 80 acres burn ds by nighttime. An arsonist maybe to blame. These were multiple spot fires. Potentially purposefully set. We have a suspect were interviewing and witnessed in the act. Neighbors were evacuated during the fire fight. As of thursday night the neighbors are back home. A tense situation there. We have been updated 90 acres burned in total so far. This is a fire that again is just 20 contained and tonight we have all new video into the news room. I want to go to that now. Video of an arrest made this evening. In that story, you heard the crew talking a
N those chilling moments leading up to floyds death. They first came up on the car using blunt force, initially it startled floyd. And when it startled him he asked him what did they want him to do. They screaming let me see your death. He hosted a virtual town hall. Biden used the time to answer questions from young black people. He says its not enough to just be upset about floyds death. He is urging people to turn their anguish into purpose to prompt change. I all every american and ask themselves, is this who we want to be . Is this who we will pass on to our kids and our grandkids . Biden reiterated his call for okhos. Reform including a bann he nd totrni and it was a powerful teaching moment for a father and his 8yearold daughter. Going to ask me questions as to what is going on and i was like okay ill show you. So they made the two mile walk from Washington High School to Police Headquaters demanding change. The first protestor to arrive yesterday was 16yearold anthony fort. I h
We welcome your comments by text , 202 7488003. Tell us your name and where you are from. Wj. Twitter we are cspan maryland was one of the first states to impose tight restrictions. The latest from the Washington Times, saying they will ease restrictions and prepare to reopen maryland. The governor eased coronavirus restrictions wednesday to allow residents to participate in some outdoor act to videos and resume elective medical procedures. They closed Public Schools for the rest of the academic year. Residents may participate in golfing, fishing, boating, tennis, camping, and other outdoor activities. He added that local governments can exercise flexibility in reopening playgrounds and parks. That is from the Washington Times. An Washington Post published oped, an opinion piece by five republican governors who kept their states open. Five republican governors, our states stayed open during the coronavirus, here is why our approach worked. That is the headline of the piece. The governo