The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-04
SURVEY SHOWS
ROOSEVELT FAR
AHEAD OF RIVAL
Landslide Predicted, With
Only Seven States Sure
for Hoover.
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low prices of commodities rather
than cries of hold to Hoover" 1t
is this possibility which brings some
predictions that Hoover's electoral
total may fall as low as rs, or IL
less than Smith got when he carried
sight states in 1923.
FOrecasters Are Upset
Whereas liberal prediction
boosts Hoover's possible total to
l74 Democratic forecasters claim
the historic Republican machine is
so badly crippled it may squeak
through to victory in only Vermont,
Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.
Traditional forecasting is upset by
wholesale assertions Of numerous
normally Republican groups from
Hoover's candidacy. Millions of
Negroes are reported to have shifted
allegiance from the Republican to
the Democratic party, and they may
possess the balance of power not
only in border and middle western
states, but also in Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, Michigan, and Delaware.
Voters of foreign ancestry, who
usually line up with the more coy
servative party are also said to have
gone over to Roosevelt, and in New
England and along the Atlantic
Seaboard their detection may be the
determining factor for a Democratic
cleanup.
Prospective knitting of the Roose-
velt-Garner slate by elements wor-
Shipping Smith is believed to have
been minimized by the latters re-
Cancellation with the New York
Governor.
Party Lines Shattered
On top of these defections, all
pHils have reflected a steady break
up OF party lines, with Republicans
providing Roosevelt ma orities in
many states canvassed by the Liter
airy Digest and other agencies.
But it is the G. o. P. hope that
these deserters will find it easier to
vote for a Democrat in straw poll
than behind the curtains of voting
booth. Many mavericks, they be-
heved, really want to come home to
the Republican party" in east and
west, and a literal, last minute re-
turn now is the theme of all Re
publican prayers.
Reports from representative sec
tions Of the country which show
the extent of reported Hoover gains
and the possible outcome, follow:
New England-Hoover's talks not |
helping him in Massachusetts. If |
sweep as strong as indicated, Mas
sachusettS will go to Roosevelt. DEM |
ocratic vote in Vermont, Maine and |
New Hampshire will surprise, prob
ably carry New Hampshire and
possibly Maine. Rhode Island seems
sure for Roosevelt; Connecticut
close.
New York for Roosevelt
New Kork-Roosevelt and entire
ticket will carry New York by plu-
ralities exceeding 100000. Land
slide may even given Roosevelt
100000 Lehman will be elected
Governor, Senator Wagner re-
elected.
Ohio-Still looks like Democratic !
victory here. Governor White and
Senator Bulkiey, Democrats, will
win.
Indiana-Both parties claiming
victory, but impartial observers ex-
pect Roosevelt to win by 100000
and Senator Watson to lag behind
Hoover.
Pennsylvania-DeSp polls show
ing Roosevelt lead, state probably |
Republican by greatly reduced mar
gin. Depends on how big majority |
Ware machine in Philadelphia gives
Hoover Large farm vote silent,
unknown factor.
Roosevelt has excellent chance in
Pittsburgh industrial and hard coal
section. Pinchot's silence favorable
to Roosevelt Philadelphia machine
past master at counting and de-
livering Republican vote.
Missouri Is Democratic
Roosevelt by 100000
indicated. Some abatement in
anti-Hoover sentiment lately, but |
not enough to change situation.
though his speech here tonight !
may be a factor
Iowa-~Smith Newark speech hurt, |
driving drys to Hoover. Republican
machine ringing doorbells. But
class" loyalty among hard-hit |
farmers may overcome party |
LOYALTY. Rural vote will determine. |
Probably Hoover by 50000 but |
scales still swing.
Colorado-Believe Roosevelt will |
carry, but Smith speech did not
help.
Observation-Disclosures great change |
lately in favor of Hoover, may be |
Offset by low prices. Corn at 7l5 |
cents, wheat % to % for farmer. |
Cheaper to burn than sell. At pres
ent Minnesota, Wisconsin, DakotaS |
and Montana for Roosevelt.
wisconsin certain, but Hoover's |
western speeches and weather on
election day possible factors to be
considered.
Roosevelt Gets Border States
Border States-Oklahoma Ken
lucky, Tennessee back to the Demo-
cratic column. Also Arizona and
New Mexico.
California-Roosevelt to l bet
ting favorite. though desperate Re-
publicans spending large sums. Even
money Roosevelt wins by 225000
Employers pressure and Hoover
trip here only factors for doubt.
Hiram johnson expected to swing
10000 progressives to Roosevelt,
who must overcome Hoover 1923
plurality Of $4,000. Senatorial fight
topsy- turvy. with to odds RooSe-
Welt sweep will elect McAdoo.
ChamberIin Lauded
Circuit Judge Harry o. Cham.
berlin has been drafted by the Mar