AP REPORTS KENNEDY PULLING 'ALMOST EVEN' WITH NIXON
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On October 17, 1960, Associated Press reports that Senator John F. Kennedy "has pulled almost even with Vice-President (Richard M.) Nixon as they sprint toward the finish in their hectic race for the presidency."
AP adds that neither candidate "has a clear advantage in 17 states" which make up almost half of the total 537 electoral votes available.
Evidence suggests that Mr. Kennedy "might be gaining" in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Michigan while support is "trending" in Mr. Nixon's favor in Minnesota, Utah and New Mexico.
JFK+50 NOTE
Predictions as of mid October 1960 that the November election would be "tight" proved true as it was one of the closest elections in U.S. history. While JFK did win NY, PA, MN & NM, Nixon took CA, MI & UT.
SOURCE
"Kennedy Pulls Closer to Nixon in Tight Race," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., October 17, 1960, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
