The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1942-06-27
The Political Pot

h. announcements of Gov Leverett SaonstaN and Horace
this week to effect that both would again be candidates
he Republican nominations for their respective Offices
nexpected There is little likelihood that either will
81 anv opposition for the nomination.
FORMER Lieut. Gov Francis Kelly of Dorchester still leads
for the Democratic nomination for Governor and it
impossible for any in the party to him
his post position He hailed the next Governor at
Day parade and given tremendous reception
IN Chaestown celebration June IT, where he rode with
Aer Gov James M Curley.
MANOR Roger Putnam OF Springfield has definitely made
his mind to be candidate for the Democratic nomination
- Governor and nomination papers in his behalf cir
hated this ,Oeek. Putnam yankee Democrat, toH poll
note in central DeStern MASSACHUSETTS but his Gb
n TO make any kind OF shouting in Metropolitan Boston
hfp Manor Putnun is millionaire and Wil doubtless
snd lot OF money Boston, but one polcaly-wise
erpor pointed out-the boys wiH get his money and all
s. yor Putnum 1viu get is the experience.
For the past several weeks many Democrats have tried to
Ill former State Auditor Thomas Buckley the idea of
for the governorshp nomination. Buckley has always been
od party and organization man. His friends however have
ed him against giving up lucrative federal job in the In
Revenue Dept for just fair chance Of gaining the Demo-
c nomination. The chances of Buckley entering the con-
s6are not very good.
Democratic leaders are hopeful that the current
popular DohertyS candidacy for attorney general
ia true II So there DiH be real punch in the Democratic
Ieket this taH One Of Massachusetts, finest orators;
MINER floor leader of the House OF Representatives; ana one
e Democratic nominee for Lieut. Governor Doherty is the
ia man in the Democratic party oho give Mr. Bushnell
sardg and spades and still outthink and Outright him.
he only two men who seem to stay in the meght far
e Democratic nomination for u Senator is concerned
Me- Governor Joseph B. Ely Of Wesed and John Haggerty
he RFC The former Gov would be strong candidate and
ugh nomination papers being circulated in his behalf he
hot any definite statement Some democrats to
tx that the former walkouS the party would
him the primary Many however to think that
ad Of hurting him it will give him more strength for the two
the walk for probably two Of the most popular
d with Boston Democrats, jim Farley and AL Smith. John
alleged benedction of the administration Haggerty has
IN been party for office before, and so
ays.
Mayor John Carr of Medford Oho the Democratic
as DeUer running mate years ago. Is again IN the
test TOR the nomination for Lieut. Governor Former State
Joseph Harrington of Salem is Cars only oppon
at the present time Harrington is torcetH speaker and
very popular in the senate Carr oH find it difficult to
IA out Harrington in q ttOo-nan fight.
City Councillor Billy Hurley of Roxbury has announced for
succeed Billy Hurley who is forbid
by statute from holding the office for another term Al
gh Charles F. Hurley has not been mentioned
the he held prior to becoming governor many OF
associates feel that before the deadne on July % the
per Governor will be in the contest
State Auditor Russell Wood tDiH be candidate
n his former office again this and there question
ou his ability to gain the Republican nomination. II the
8moats unable to "giUe the leg to their successful
8aks' Thomas H. Buckley at the primaries Russ Wood can
pec lot OF support at the election Buckley deSpised
q many members OF both political parties
There will be grand ree-fora for the Governors Coun-
at vacated by Dan Coaley Dan Coakley Jr will
R for his fathers job and have his fathers ogani-
Pm which is one Of the strongest in Boston, behind him. JOS
Lee who runner-up two years ago has not decided
ner he will not Lee is dckering with the idea of
g for the u s. Senate Bigney or South Boston will
Ay be candidate will John Cunningham who was ap
nted to succeed Coakley.
SEN Joe Murphy in announcement this week said he
70 De candidate for congress John W. Mccormack de-
ed 10 run for the senate Mccormack decided to run for
econ then Senator Joe 0oNd candidate for
70 Mccormack is definitely running to succeed himself
senator Joe going right back to the state senate
1he senatorial district comprising wards g. and 49,
Leo sullivan of South Boston will definitely have strong
Ooh this fall Sen Sullivan voted against the Workmens
bill sponsored by the Mass Federation of Labor
aoor Is out ito get him.. At the present time Rep John
"es OF South Boston being prevailed upon make the
Z ouI 10 date has not made up his mind.
pepoo committeeman Clement A. Norton of Hyde Park has
''aon papers in circulation for the Democratic month";
h or District Attorney OF SUFFOLK County The nomination
antdmount to election. Handled properly Norton could
District Attorney Foley Several former Assistant Dis
~ attorneys under Foley ool be found in NortoEs camp
rs taH
LIE House Of Representative fights only few candidates.
y Deeh announced Henry Kelley, prominent Goldman So
Estate dealer has announced in ward II Edward Null
unneFup to the two successful candidates in ward Is two
q ago is another.
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