Today in History revisits the June 8, 1972 edition of the Obituary and highlights a story on Sen. Hubert Humphrey. Sen. Hubert Humphrey, facing primary losses to George McGovern, considers challenging California’s winner-take-all delegate rule. Though advisers warn it could hurt his slim nomination chances and divide the Democratic Party, pressure from supporters and personal… Continue reading Today in History: June 8, 1972 – Sen. Hubert Humphrey faces difficult choice – Obituary