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12 Vout they arenotalone. Such "radical" entertainers as Joan Beeez and Joh NG ennon have also come out In support of Mc- + overn. Also, Vidal, Secretary of State in the People's Party Shadow Cabinet, and-an individual with the means to Brovide the | party “with much needed economic assistance, never came across witha cent and at the May 4th Moratorlum rally in New York City announced his support for George McGovern. The defections by potential members and, worse yet, by people within the party itself, makes this a period of extreme _ darkness for the People's Party. But, that proverbial light at the end of the tunnel Is coming into view; and the reason Is George McGovern himself. As his chances of getting the nomination have become better, McGovern has found itnecessary to broaden his base of sup- port by moving to the right. He is making an attempt to win. over the reactionary labor leaderscurrently in the Humphrey camp. Heistalkingmore about the economic issues relevant to George Wallace's alienated constituency than about the political or cultural Issues relevant to his own alienated constituency. . ‘ St ‘ George McGovern has a history of backing off on strong stands he might Initially take. He initially agreed to introduce a bill on the floor of the Senate calling for Statehood for the Colony of Columbia, but at the last moment changed his mind, much to the embarr2zssment and anger of Juliusiobson and the Q,C, StatehoodParty. He initially agreed t na siate of delegates in Chicago as a challenge to Mayor Daley In the Ilinots Primary, but, after a twenty minute talk in the Mayor's office, agreed not to challenge Daley, much to the chagrin of his Chicago supporters. Ouring the recent Nebraska pri- mary, McGovern was accused of harboring "radical" views regarding the Issues of marijuana, amnesty, and abortion. He immediately changed his previously stated positions. Now, he Is opposed to the legalization of marijuana, says that “abortion Is a matter for the states to deal with, and that all draft evading cases should be dealt with on an Individual basis. le fi .