In that case I think it was not long after the Dem convention that the uproar over Eagleton's mental health status erupted. It turned out he had had shock treatments, back in the day.
Iirc, at first McGovern said he backed Eagleton "110%." Then shortly after that McGovern abruptly did a 180,º and Sargent Shriver was brought on to replaced Eagleton. This seemed to be ok with most Dems ... because for them, Sargent Shriver, being married to Eunice Kennedy, had that special Kennedy magic that used to allow Kennedys to get away with anything ... kind of like Clintons get away with everything today.
Anyway correct me if I'm wrong, but I think all this happened long before it was too late to legally change names on the November ballot.
Beats me, but I am sure state ballot access laws allow for replacement if candidate is dead or incapacitated. It would shocking and irresponsible if they didn’t, but it could be in some states. It wouldn’t surprise me.
Actually, it was more than three months before the election. Eagleton only lasted 18 days as the VP nom, after it was revealed he had electro-shock treatments and several hospital stays for depression. “Finger on the nuclear button” was the buzz-line that ended it for him.
Sorry, I misread your post, and didn’t need to correct anything.
McGovern backed Eagleton 1000%. For a few days.