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Oral history transcript, Robert G. (Bobby) Baker, interview 3 (III), 12/9/1983, by Michael L. Gillette (Item)
  • Lucas had a tough race because Dirksen had tremendous popular support, newspaper support, and Illinois was a state that could go either way, but Senator Myers' defeat was a big shock. Senator [Richard] Russell at this particular time had more votes