FLORIDA MAN: The Go-Go Governorship of Claude Kirk - Part I: Flashbulbs
My History Can Beat Up Your Politics
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The GOP Establishment Splits in Florida
Kirk wants converts now that he's running as his own candidate. The Democrats and Florida start realizing Republicans can win presidential races. We don't want governors races at the same time because there might be a pull of votes for Republican candidates. So we're going to switch our gubernatorial elections to the midterm two years after. They create a special single two year governorship in 64 And then that will be up in 66.
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