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Florida / Gubernatorial Election / Chiles and Depression #576934

NBC Evening News for Saturday, Aug 25, 1990
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(Studio: Mary Alice Williams) Report introduced.

(Washington: Lisa Myers) Lawton Chiles' campaign in Florida gubernatorial election featured; scenes shown of "walkin' Lawton" on the campaign trail. [CHILES - talks about taking anti-depressant drug.] Case of Thomas Eagleton, who stepped down from Democratic campaign for vice presidency in '72 race due to his history of mental illness, recalled; scenes shown. [Former Eagleton adviser Thomas KILEY - comments.] [Opponent Bill NELSON - comments on issue of Chiles' health.] [CHILES - talks further about depression.]

Reporter(s):
Myers, Lisa;
Williams, Mary Alice
Duration:
00:02:20

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