The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-08

His technique is quite different, but the effect is the same. Borah vows em-and how.
 Actually Boraf's political life is in no danger. Governor Ben Ross, his democratic opponent, who looked like he might have Borah over a barrel earlier in the cam- paign has petered out as a giant killer. He will draw some sup port from conservative republi- cans, sore at Borah for his re- fusal to declare for Landon. But this gain is more than offset by Borah's heavy inroads on Ross's democratic strength.
 BOraIa always has garnered . large percentage of democratic votes. This year it will be even greater; first, because of his friendIiness to the administra- ton; second, because of Ross unpOpularity with the rank file of Idaho democrats. They are a very liberal element and hotIy pro- Roosevelt. Ross, while protesting to be friend of the administration, has made numerous passes at New Deal activities.
 This covert hostility has of tended many Idaho democrats, and their resentment is so strong that they very nearly bumped off Ross in the primary. Running against an obscured country law yer, Ross squeezed through by only a few thousand votes.
 Easy Reelection
 Borah will be reelected by a wide margin. He will lead all candidates, including Roosevelt, who will not poll the majority against Governor Landon that he did against Hoover in 1882 but will win just the same.
 Idaho will be for Borah and Roosevelt in November, with the former topping the Presidents ballot by fifteen or twenty thou sand.
 Although safely in the lead, Borah Is taking no chance. He is stumping the vast staet from end to end, speaking practically every day. Attired in an old brown suit and travelling in 8 low-priced car, he is canvass ing the hills and the valleys, shaking hands, renewing old acquaintances and enthralling the home-fOlks with the wiz ary of his oratory.
 One must come to Idaho really to appreciate the powerful hold Borah has on his electorate.
 They grumble about him at times and question him sharply at his meetings. But at heart they are inordinately proud of him, as much as they are of their pota- toes, their peaches and their ap- pies. In other states, senators are vague, remote figures. In Idaho, Borah is household in- Stitution, a prized home product.
 Idahoans love to hear what a big shot he is, and the local celebriteis who introduce him at his meetings invariably stress this-to the great delight of the audience.
 Political Birthplace
 Thirty years ago, when Borah made his first campaign for the senate, he began his electioneer- ing in Meridian, 8 pleasant little farming center ten miles from Boise. Meridian produces stu pendous Delicious apples, famed the world over. But the fact that it was the spot where Borah launched his political career is the towns chief pride. This year the date for his speaking, as his appearance was advertised, was made the occasion for a community holiday and barbecue.
 Twelve beeveS were cooked and all corners fed copiously. Schools were dismissed, banks and stores closed and the entire city and surrounding farmside turned out to honor their hero.
 How He Vows Elm
 Here is play by play descrip- tion of how Borah VOWS 'em:
 He arrives a little after II a. m., driving down in his small car. The town square is packed. He begins mingling with the folks. They crowd around him.
 Hello, senator" "Hi, Bill," You remember me, senator?"
 And Borah remembers them. An oldster comes up. shakes hands, says, "You don't remem- Der me, senator"
 "Yes, I do," says Borah. You are Rockingham. remember you we'll"
 The farmer almost bursts with joy. Everybody around him beams proudly on Borah. It is a safe bet he will carry Meri- dian by a landslide.
 Finally, at noon, it is an- nounced the EATING" is about to begin. BOrah is given the position of honor for 8 serving. The big crowd lines up good naturedIy behind him. BOrah gets a big helping, which he conscientiOusly eats to the last morsel while mingIing with the