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Who vetoed McMahon's candidacy for the Liberal leadership after Holt's death in 1967?
John McEwen
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John McEwen vetoed McMahon's candidacy for the Liberal leadership after Holt's death in 1967. McEwen was a powerful figure in the Liberal Party and he felt that McMahon was not a strong enough leader. He believed that McMahon would not be able to unite the party and lead it to victory in the next election.
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