The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-08-05
By National Press service

WASHINGTON, D. C.-The Re-
publican National committee booklet
on congress and it's good deeds has
set the Republicans of the country
to figuring in a most optimistic man.
ner as to their opportunities in the
1928 senatorial elections. Thirty
two of the present sitting members
Of the upper chamber Will have to
stand for reelection. Twenty-one of
this total are Democrats, 10 are Re-
publicans and one, Shipstead of Min
nesota, represents the Farmer-Labor
party. This is in direct contrast to
the 1926 eelction when the majority
of those who went to the polls were
Republicans.
Republican experts and workers
are. figuring, and with considerable
justification, on the possibility of
capturing IA of the 81 seats now held
by Democrats. They do not antici-
pate any trouble in electing Repub-
Leans to the 10 seats now held by
| Republicans whose terms expire
March A, 1929. In the state of Wash
ington Senator Dill can be easily de-
feated, provided, of course, the Re-
publicans develop a reasonable
amount of unanimity for a candidate.
In Utah, Senator King can be defeat
ed. He won the last time by a mar
row margin, and his continued adj
verse Democratic attitude in oppOsi-
ton to the sugar beet industry should
make his ousting easy, provided also,
that the Republicans themselves will
give united support to the Republi-
can nominee.
Montana Republicans are antici-
pating that the natural enthusiasm
connected with the presidential cleo
ton will bring the defeat of Senator
Wheeler within the line of pOssibil-
ity. In this case, it must be con
fessed, no really definite steps have
been taken for the selection Of the
Republican opponent, but there are
plenty of possibilities. Key Pittman
of Nevada has to tempt fate in 1928,
and here again there is a serious
feeling, in view of the figures in the
0ddie-Baker contest in 1926, that the
seat can be won by the Republicans.
A battle is to be made against Ken
drick of Wyoming. 1t is impossible,
at this time, however, to forecast its
lines.
Michigan Republicans, who have
, shown a new militant spirit, are an
| ticipating most comfortably the de-
feat of Senator Ferris and the sub
: stitution of a Republican. Here
2 again, there are a number of strong
personalities, any n of whom coulC
accomplish the desired result.
) In Missouri, Senator Jim Reed has
declared that he. will not be a candi'
date for reelection, and as yet NJ
definite word is at hand as to the
! likely Democratic nominee to succeed
him. Beginning with 1904, Missouri
has been inclined toward Republican
ism in national elections (save il
1912 and 1916 when Wilson carried
it, and there are grounds for hOp'
that there another Republican bran'
can be plucked from the burning.
} The hint that Senator Jones o
+ New Mexico, because Of the condition
n of his health, may not seek re-elec
y ton, has led to serious discussion o
s. the possibility in that event Of cleo
" ting a Republican because of the In
, ability of the Democrats to pick
man of equal strength to Jones
The Republicans are probably incluC
: ing within the list Of possibilities tn
W defeat of Senators Edwards of Ne
II Jersey, Copeland of New York, Gerr
of Rhode Island, Nicely of West VII
n ginia, Bruce of Maryland, Bayard
Delaware.
y This is a most ambitious prograI
and its complete fulfillment is hard
N possible. But, in each and evel
case, strong, positive Republican can
)r paigns will be made which will VOL
to the advantage of the national pre-
idential ticket and of the nation
Republican organization.
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