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Former Sen. Gene McCarthy Dies

By Jeralyn, Section Other Politics
Posted on Sat Dec 10, 2005 at 01:46:50 PM EST
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Another sad death to report. Former Senator Eugene McCarthy has died at 89.

Former Minnesota Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy, whose insurgent campaign toppled a sitting president in 1968 and forced the Democratic Party to take seriously his message against the Vietnam War, died Saturday. He was 89.

McCarthy died in his sleep at assisted living home in the Georgetown neighborhood where he had lived for the past few years, said his son, Michael.

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    Former Sen. Gene McCarthy Dies | 5 comments (5 topical)
    Re: Former Sen. Gene McCarthy Dies (none / 0) (#1)
    by Steven Sanderson on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:06:51 PM EST
    The death of Eugene McCarthy, a man of great conscience for his stance on the war in Viet Nam, is a great loss for our country. Standing-up for what was right and just cost McCarthy dearly. It's bitterly ironic that the reverse is true, that the more one is lacking of conscience, the greater the rewards are.

    Re: Former Sen. Gene McCarthy Dies (none / 0) (#2)
    by desertswine on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:06:51 PM EST
    McCarthy will be remembered for his principles and his compassion.

    Re: Former Sen. Gene McCarthy Dies (none / 0) (#3)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:06:51 PM EST
    Sen. McCarthy was the personification of courage at a time when almost no one in politics was willing to stand up and oppose the war in Viet Nam. We all owe him a huge debt.

    Re: Former Sen. Gene McCarthy Dies (none / 0) (#4)
    by demohypocrates on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:06:51 PM EST
    He predates my involvement in politics but he was a man of character. I hope the people in my party follow his example of conviction (before Party)

    Re: Former Sen. Gene McCarthy Dies (none / 0) (#5)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:06:54 PM EST
    The last Dem I ever voted for... RIP....

    Former Sen. Gene McCarthy Dies | 5 comments (5 topical)