The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-31
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 him across at the Cleveland con- vention. They are the soundest advisers Landon ever had. But they are definitely on the Left flank.
 On the Right flank are the big moneyed boys, who jumped on the L.andon band-wagon after he was built up in Cleveland. They are the boys who furnish the jack-- the stuff which makes election wheels go round. They are the J. J. MOrgans, the Rockefeller the duPOnts, the Liberty Lcaguers. They are essential, ard they know 1t. So they have then say.
 But their say has contributed materially to the prospective RuossS cit landslide.
 with Al Smith, Herbert Hoover and other old Guarders baying at the moon, Roosevelt has been able to rest on his oars, point to the top hats and observe: Look who Is against me. I must be good"
 This reactionary opposition has been the greatest single blessing Roosevelt has had. TT HAS ROLLED UP VOTES BY THE MILLIONS.
 More Roosevelt Luck
 Roosevelt had other luck. His opponent not only was pulled be- tween two camps, but he lacked the skilled advisers to prevent campaign "boners".
 Every candidate pulls them. Even Roosevelt, veteran cana- paigner that he is, has dropped a few. But the efficient campaign manager has his candidate sur- rounded by expert politicos whose job is to reduce boners to 8 minimum.
 Time after time, however, the skilled politicos in the Landon en- tourage went to sleep.
 '.Ducky!"
 Coming through New Mexico, a state whose civilizatoin dates back to before the landing of the Pil- grims at Plymouth Rock, Landon said:
 Many of your citizens once lived under the flags of other countries. YOu are now citizens of the United States"
 To which an irate New Mexi- can editor replied: "Well isn't that inst duckv?n
 Alfalfa Bill
 Traveling through Oklahoma, some energetic Landon politico had the bright idea of inviting Alfalfa Bill Murray, ex-Governor of the state, to introduce Landon when he made his main address. Murray, of course, is an anti Roosevelt democrat. But he hap pens to be one of the most un- popular democrats in the state. The bright idea actually lost votes for Landon.
 LandOn Personality
 Roosevelt's luck has been Gov- ernor Landon's personality.
 In the small arena of Kansas, Landon was a great success. There, everybody knew Ali, knew him for what he is-a sincere, capable, hard-working, personable governor out for the best interests of Kansas.
 But Ali lacks the personality, the platform experience, the ap. peal to make himself felt in the great arena outside the Jay- hawk State. He is no good at 8 nationwide, r0ught-and-tuna- b1e brawL
 At first his advisers did not think this was necessary. They figured that anti-Roosevelt re- sentiment would sweep their can- didate into office. All he would have to do was sit on his front porch, shake 8 few hands, pose for g few photographs.
 But when they decided that Q slashing, aggressive campaign was necessary, they discovered that their candidate was not built for this type of fighting.
 Even his intimates now admit privately that Landon has lost personal stature as the campaign progressed. Or as the Albuquerque Journal Ca Landon supporter) mournfully reported:
 Governor Landon's personal appearance in the state cam- paign probably hasn't had much effect i'm changing the political mind"
 Merry. Round
 There are two Jack Dempseys in this campaign: the ex-champ, now touring New York state with e band of wrestlers roofing for Roosevelt; and the democratic congressman from New Mexico, also for Roosevelt One thing Is sure in New Mexico Jack Dempsey will lead the entire ticket. Concluding a speech at Ranches recently, Dempsey left the stage, but had to come back because the crowd followed him outside, completely deserting the other speakers <. /. Washingtons quota of congresswomen may be increased next session by the ad- dition of a tall blonde from Nev York city. She is Melinda Alex ander, republican, running against Joe Gavagan, democratic incum- bent .. In four college straw
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