Evening star., 1934-11-05
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New Dealers Watch Races
Closely for Signs of
Discomfort.
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Endorsement of the New Deal" the
administration sent cabinet members
and party leaders over the country
on Speechmaking tours.
Republicans, handicapped by a
lack of funds and unison, generally
campaigned individually. The New
Deal was the chief issue, but some
Republicans, especially in the Middle
West, indicated approval of parts Of
the Roosevelt program
Republican headquarters concen-
trated its fire on Federal relief ex-
penditures, charging the administra-
tion with trying to influence voters.
Democratic leaders replied that the
starving and destitute must be fed
and clothed regardless of political
Campaigns.
Chairmen Speak Tonight.
As a final touch to the campaign,
Chairmap James A. Farley of the
Democratic National Committee. and
Chairman Henry P. Fletcher of the
Republicans will make appeals to
voters tonight over the radio. Fletcher
will go on the air at 10 pm. eastern
standard time) and Farley at 1O:l5.
Both have made their predictions.
Farley forecast substantial Democratic
gains in the Senate While indicat-
ing there may be some losses in the
House. he said increases there were
possible. He said the administration
would control both branches by two
thirds ma jorities.
Fletcher asserted the G. o. P. would
retain its Senate strength and ac-
quire between so and 10 House seats.
Should his forecast materialize. the
Democrats still would continue in
power in the House.
In the present House there are 300
Democrats, ia Republicans. five
Farmer -Laborites and seven vacan-
cies: in the Senate. so Democrats,
35 Republicans and one Farmer-La-
borite
Democrats hold 80 governorships,
Republicans, nine. and Farmer La
borites. one. Governorships held by
"a Democrats. eight Republicans and
the lone Farmer La borite. Gov. Olson
OF Minnesota, are at stake tomorrow
rVutu JULY.
Because Of lack of substantial op-
position in Southern States. Demo-
Gratis already are assured of a ma
jority of the Senate-49-while more
than so Democratic House candidates
are unopposed. Only five Republi-
cans are without opposition for the
House.
Twenty-nine incumbent Senators
13 Democrats. IS Republicans and l
Farmer LA Laborite-Shipstead of Min
nesota-are seeking reelection. Five
Senators, four Democrats and one
Republican were defeated in pri-
maries or retired.
Theodore G. Bilbo of Mississippi,
fiery former Governor. who grew dis
contented with newspaper clipping
job the A. A A gave him and plunged
back into State politics. is the only
unopposed Democratic senat torial can
didate. But the election of Senators
Trammel in Florida. Connally in
Texas and Byrd in Virginia are gen.
orally conceded.
ful Republican independent in Cali
fornia. received both the G. o. P. and
Democratic nominations, having had
administration backing.
In seeking to entrench the Demo-
cratic party in Republican strong
holds. administration leaders have
concentrated on Senate seats held by
old guarders in New Jersey. Ver-
mont, Connecticut, Rhode Island
Pennsylvania. Ohio, Indiana, West
Virginia. Missouri. Maryland and
Michigan.
They also have been fighting for
election of two Democrats in New
Mexico. where Senator Bronson Cut
ting, Republican Independent, who
campaigned for Roosevelt in 1882, is
standing again. and in Minnesota,
where Henrik Shipstead, Farmer-La-
Dor, is opposed by Roosevelt adher-
ent, Representative Einar Hoidale
Shipstead campaigned for Roosevelt
in 1882
On the other hand. an invitation
Mr.. Roosevelt extended young Sena-
stor Robert M. La Toilette, jr.. Re-
publican Liberal. who turned Progress
sive. to lunch at the White House
Thursday was regarded by his sup
porters as pat on the back.
1t is known that the President would
like to see La Toilette returned to the
Senate. La Toilette is running against
John NJ Callahan. an "Al Smith"
Democrat, and John B. Chapple, Re-
publican.
To prepare for the 1886 elections.
the Democrats have striven to elm
mate Senator David A. Reed, old
guard Pennsylvania Republican, who
has been mentioned as Presidential
timber. Against him they have placed
a friend of the President. Joseph w.
Guffey. They also pitted Frank A..
Picard, Democrat. against Senator Ar
thur H. Vandenberg, Republican. of
Michigan, another G. o. P. PreSiden-
tial prospect Of 1896.
They have centered on the Senate
seat held by Warren r. Austin in
''rock-ribbed Republican" Vermont
and sent Democratic heavy artillery to
aid Fred G. Martin, Democratic in
ternal revenue collector.
Fess' Defeat Predicted.
Chairman Farley has predicted the
defeat in Ohio of Senator Simeon D.
Fess by former Gov. Vic Donahey,
Democrat. Fess. former chairman
Of the Republican National Commit
tee. is assistant party leader in the
Senate and veteran of 80 years in
Congress. His supporters say he will
win.
Assertions have also been made by
the Democratic chairman that the
young Rush D. Holt. 29-year -old Dem
ocratic senatorial nominee in West
virginia. will down Senator Hatfield,
that Judge Harry S. Truman, Demo-
crat. will defeat Senator Roscoe Pat
ferson, Republican. in Missouri and
that Sherman Minton of Indiana will
eliminate the administration critic.
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