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LBJ 's "CELL PHONE" AND HIS DECISION TO JUMP ON THE TICKET IN 1960

My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

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Why Johnson avoided an earlier presidential run

Bruce discusses Robert Caro's view that LBJ feared failure and lacked national campaign experience, explaining his reluctance to run.

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