During the 1972 Democratic National Convention , Ribicoff turned down George McGovern 's offer of the Democratic vice-presidential nomination , which eventually went to Senator Thomas Eagleton . After the withdrawal of Eagleton , McGovern asked Ribicoff ( among others ) to take Eagleton 's place . He refused , publicly stating that he had no further ambitions for higher office . McGovern eventually chose Sargent Shriver as his running mate . That year , following the death of his wife , Ribicoff married Lois Mell Mathes , who became known as " Casey " , in 1972
1972 Democratic National Convention
1972 Democratic National Convention
Abraham Ribicoff