Nation: Carter: His Rival Plays Tease

So, to force Kennedy to run, dissident Democrats plan a draft

AJ he began his commencement address last week at Boston University, Senator Edward Kennedy announced that he was going to refrain from needling any presidents, either Jimmy Carter, whom he has criticized frequently, or the controversial John Silber, head of the university. "It is hard enough being a president these days. At least that is what I am told," bellowed the senior Senator from Massachusetts. "I, of course, don't have any firsthand experience at it." He paused a few seconds as the silent...

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