The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-18
Democratic Prospects

Not 10 be outdone by their republican brethren democrats gathered at the palatial estate of Mrs Fannie Dixon Welch in Co., lumbia this week and in no uncertain terms endorsed Governor Wilbur L. Gross for renomination. The success of the entire democratic ticket at the 1852 polls was predicted by Congressman Elect William l.. Tierney of Greenwich. On the basis of re- publican strength at the close of the General Assembly this year democratic victory IS indicated. The republicans gave the demo- erats enough openings for campaign assaults to satisfy anybody. Even the Hartford Courant faithful unto the end 10 the g.o.p, found the actions of the legislative majority to be deplored.
 However there is work to be done Tn the democratic ranks. The shock troops that threw consternation into republican ranks in l930 won't be back in l932 Gov ernor Cross won't have P. B. OSulllvan to manage bis campaign. Joseph M. l one may not be acting as secretary of the state central committee. Both these gentlemen have been advanced to positions of honor and trust in the last few months Mr O'Sulivan IS now a respected judge of the superior court and Mir Tone is labor commissioner. Their places will have to be filled ultimately. although the latter can take care of the seoretarial duties until the heat of the campaign IS felt
 More than that though, the democrats must hold the two congressional seats they gained in l930 and add to them if possible Our own fifth district may be picked as the logical place for the sternest fight. 1t certainly will be if Congressman E. W. Goss. our present representative. aspires 10 the seat that Senator Hiram A. Bingham is expected to vacate when Congress adJourns in 1932. l he democrats now hold only one county sherifs office. As for the positions on the state ticket there will no doubt be number of candidates with the city elections of l93l playing some part in this list Mayor Hayes of this city and Mayor Buckingham of Bridgeport are frequently mentioned in po- litical circles.
 State Senator William H. Hackett of New Haven is considered likely prospect for fur ther honors However, he is in the race for the democratic nomination of mayor m New Haven. Senator Bergin. minority leader in 193l. is also mentioned in politl cal conversations. His name is linked too, with the state ohairmanship as is also John Cornelrs of Bridgeport. the town chairman of the democratic party there and also the city attorney. Controller Daniel J. Leary who was Governor Cross running mate in l930, is still in the running, although 1t IS freely stated that in l932 he might sit back 10 permit Commissioner J. Francis Smith of the Board of Health to seek the nomination of lieutenant-governor.
 Other names bruted about in democratic circles and worthy of attention from the party are those of Representative Cltron of Middletown. Representative Dannenberg of Bridgeport. Representative Roy 1. Kimmell of North Stonington. who is d protege of Governor Cross and also a product of the Yale Graduate School where he specialized in the study of government. Professor J. Richard Smith. whose nomination for place on the public utilities commission, caused such commotlon in republican ranks is also being brought forward in certain cir cles. There are those who believe that Connecticut needs a little expert attention Certainly Professor Smith and Representa- tive Kimmel fit this description. For talent the democratic party has no lack. It has decided advantage on the republican party as the election year nearS We hope it won't be thrown 10 the winds.