A Ray Hill column revisits the 1964 U.S. Senate race in New York, tracing how outsider candidates and political networks shaped the contest. It highlights Robert F. Kennedy’s earlier legal work under Sen. Joe McCarthy and his later role connected to labor-racketeering investigations and Teamsters president Jimmy Hoffa.
WHO:Ray Hill; Robert F. Kennedy; Sen. Joe McCarthy; Jimmy Hoffa; Sen. John McClellan; President John F. Kennedy; Henry Cabot Lodge Jr.; Congressman John F. Kennedy; Richard Nixon
WHAT:A historical political column outlines background and relationships tied to the 1964 New York Senate race.
WHEN:Reported Aug 30, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET
WHERE:Tennessee
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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