In 1979, Eugene McCarthy addressed the Young Americans for Freedom's national convention. As he was introduced, there were cries from the audience of "Joe! Joe! Joe!" A number of attendees wanted a different McCarthy.
Joe had long since passed by then - never had the opportunity to fight his national villanization by the MSM.
Gene had a vagueness about him that liberals loved in 1968, but could not organize a two-car funeral. Neither can the current POTUS. They are sort of alike, but Gene was a nice guy.