Who did Agnew defeat in the 1968 Election?
George P. Mahoney
Hubert Humphrey
Hyman A. Pressman
George McGovern
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Hubert Humphrey was defeated by Spiro Agnew in the 1968 Election. This was a major upset, as Humphrey was the incumbent Vice President and was widely expected to win. However, Agnew's campaign was more focused and aggressive, and he was able to capitalize on the unpopularity of the Vietnam War. Humphrey ultimately lost the election by a wide margin.
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