There were millions of people who were not candidates in 1968. Robert Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson were two that were considered likely nominees at one time but did not run. Kennedy was shot and killed and Johnson earlier decided against running.
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In a presidential election, the term "favorite son" refers to a candidate who receives strong support from their home state. This candidate is often seen as a regional favorite and may attract local voters due to their strong ties to the state. However, it is important to note that a favorite son candidate typically struggles to gain widespread national support necessary for winning the election.
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Hubert H Humphrey, from Minnesota is the man you are thinking of.
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Andrew Jackson was the presidential candidate in 1824 that seemed to relate to, and appeal to, the common man. Jackson received 41. 4 percent of the vote in the election.
Only one presidential candidate and one vice presidential candidate can get 270 votes, so yes.
He won his party's nomination and the Presidential election.
No. John Edwards is a real man and former presidential candidate.
Herbert Hoover was the man.
Ross Perot was the Reform Party candidate in 1996.
No. In the United States there is two powerful political parties. Each has men who run in the primary election and from the man who wins the primary becomes the candidate who is selected at a party convention. The conventions meet and people from across the United States come to represent their state. On the last night they vote for the man who has won the primary election and the ticket. The ticket is also the man chosen by the presidential canadate for the office of Vice President. The VP is selcted for various reasons and for what he can bring to the ticket to help them win.