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A newspaper article discussing: In 1984, Governor John V. Evans suggested that Senator James A. McClure replace the resigned Secretary of the Interior, James Watt. McClure, however, declined the offer, as taking the position would have meant losing his powerful Senate roles. The suggestion was likely a strategic move by Evans to help the Democrats gain an advantage in future elections.

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Title:
The election eye Evans' try to replace Watt with McClure odd
Creator:
Plastino, Ben
Date Created (Archival Standard):
16 October 1983
Date Created (ISO Standard):
1983-10-16
Description:
A newspaper article discussing: In 1984, Governor John V. Evans suggested that Senator James A. McClure replace the resigned Secretary of the Interior, James Watt. McClure, however, declined the offer, as taking the position would have meant losing his powerful Senate roles. The suggestion was likely a strategic move by Evans to help the Democrats gain an advantage in future elections.
Subjects:
senate governors (public officials) appointing
Politicians:
John V. Evans James A. McClure
Location:
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho County:
Bonneville County
Source:
Ben J. Plastino Papers, 1947-1998, MG 632, University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/special-collections/
Finding Aid:
https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv470833
Source Identifier:
mg632-f04_027
Original Format:
newspaper clipping
Type:
Text
Format:
application/pdf
Language:
eng

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"The election eye Evans' try to replace Watt with McClure odd", Ben J. Plastino Papers Collection, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections, https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/plastino/items/plastino0178.html
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