Topic: 1972 Election

2 chapters across the catalog

Daddy Long Legs
Episode 1681 2:35:37 - 2:40:36

1681: Daddy Long Legs

C-SPAN Caller and the 1972 McGovern Election

A C-SPAN caller's praise for Joe Biden and her recollection of the 1972 election as a choice between "two evils" is criticized by the hosts. They argue that George McGovern was a sincere anti-war candidate and not an "evil" choice. The segment uses the call to illustrate a perceived lack of historical knowledge and political "stupidity" among some Democratic voters.

Episode 410 11:48 - 15:14

410: The Cheeseburger Code

Congressional Factual Error Regarding George McGovern and Eugene McCarthy

An unnamed California congressman is called out for a significant historical error during a floor speech regarding the 1972 presidential election. The representative incorrectly identified Eugene McCarthy as Richard Nixon's opponent instead of George McGovern while discussing the secret bombing of Cambodia.