> Tom Eagleton was dumped because he admitted seeing a shrink.
It was more serious than that. He had had electric shock treatments.
McGovern is a goofy old Socialist. Eagleton was respected or at least liked by a lot of us Missourians. McGovern really hurt him.
I recall when Eagleton was named. I thought he looked very good and "Tom Eagleton of Missouri" had a real American ring to it. McGovern said he supported Eagleton "1000%" and then dumped him. McGovern got what he deserved in the election.