Bob Bows Out

With his landslide re-election as New York's mayor last fall. Robert F. Wagner established himself as the state's leading Democratic vote getter, and a principal in any Democratic plans to defeat New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller next November. Last weekend, in a hastily called news conference, Wagner announced his "irrevocable decision" not to accept the nomination even if drafted.

Although Wagner has constantly denied any intention of running for Governor--and made the usual campaign pledge to complete his four-year term as mayor--he had carefully avoided shutting off the possibility of a draft. Now, it seemed certain, he really did not want any part of a run against Rocky--and with Wagner out, Rocky was all but in.

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