In comments to Henry Ford II and Gregory Peck , LBJ concluded that RFK won his June debate with McCarthy .
Although Johnson 's withdrawal from the race meant Vice-President Humphrey would enter , RFK had gained the president 's declaration of neutrality .
In comments to Henry Ford II and Gregory Peck , Johnson concluded that RFK won his June debate with McCarthy .
Although Johnson 's withdrawal from the race meant Vice-President Humphrey would enter , RFK had gained the president 's declaration of neutrality .