Early in the 1964 presidential campaign, Barry Goldwater appeared to be a strong contender, with strong support from the South, which threatened Johnson's position as he had predicted in reaction to the passage of the Civil Rights Act.
Barry Goldwater appeared to be a strong contender from the South. This was with strong support. This was early in the 1964 presidential campaign. Strong support from the South threatened Johnson's position. He had predicted in reaction to the passage of the Civil Rights Act.