More on the 1964 Convention
Scope and Content Note: The Majority forces that were being so rowdy were mainly from Joseph J. (Johnny) Miraglia's Local 1790. They were deliberately attempting to disrupt the convention, and delegates began resenting this attempt. Before the start of the convention, the Administration forces were still uncertain of victory - they had counted votes in advance, and the tally was almost even - but as that first day progressed, it became more and more evident that the Administration could win. The Majority took a negative, opposition tact, while the Administration took a positive approach, explaining as they went along their course of action. This negativism, plus the rowdiness of the Local 1790 people, turned many delegates to the Administration.