Henry “Scoop” Jackson

Was going to be Bobby Kennedy’s Running Mate.

He was being vetted at the California Primary.

He had campaigned for Bobby to the Power Brokers,

saying that he would be Bobby’s experience

against MCarthy. And that he could get Bobby

out of Vietnam by 73-75. Sen Jackson was in

the VIP Lounge that evening. Bobby Kennedy

was headed through the Kitchen to the VIP Lounge

where Sen. Jackson was. Bobby was headed to a press

conference using the kitchen as a shortcut.

I just wanted you to know.

Sen Jackson came to Bobby’s side the minute

the gun was secured.