The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-24
Convention
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reported here previously, they have readied to adjust to the reshuffling of the state ticket, howsoever nec- essary.
 Strong support is being given to the plan to boost Congressman Jo- seph F. Talbot of Naugatuck into the gubernatorial candidacy post to replace Gov. Baldwin, and subse- quent general ticket changes are planned on down the line. Likely candidate for the party honors of Congressional nominee to replace Cong Talbot is state senator Joseph R. Neill of Watertown who already has signified his willingness to serve providing the vacancy exists. Just where U. s. Senator John R. Dana her fits into any new picture Is not able to be determined at this date, but despite reports of current inter party disputes, involving the latter. 1t seems likely he would be retained.
 It has been disclosed that Cover Tor Baldwin has received tempting offers from private concerns partic- ulaIly Hartford insurance com- pany, and in his present position such offers may seem more attra:- tive than another term as Connec- ticut's chief executive. Reliable sources stated that these private offers have ranged as high as ESQ., 900 q year.
 It seems definite that upon re- afAflf nf AffaR nf VHaftnVa0l fNact he will immediately decline state party honors. Therefore his .deci- sion as to his plans for the fall will rest, first upon the convention out come and, secondly on the attrac- tiveness of the offers made by pri- vate business.
 The possibility of Congressman Talbot as the c. O. P. choice for governor this year is conceded to be likely primarily because of his vote getting ability and his favorable general political connections and tie-ups. Just what full effect would be felt along the line in Connectl- cuts political picture by such a change is not known now,
 The delegates who left today are said to be carrying these possibilities into the convention with them and conferences made up of such pos- sible issues are scheduled for Chi cago. The convention support of Baldwin is full-fledged despite pre- viously reported off-the-record re- fusals by some delegates to adhere to Sucn a line and Lased on per- sonal and intra-party differences. Since that time, 1t has been stated, weight of the majority overcame such objections.
 Despite the fact that Senator John A. Danaher has agreed to nominate Governor Baldwin at the convention in the event the latter's name is tossed into the convention by the Connecticut supporters, sources state that a difference of opinion on certain matters has ex- isted of late between these two party officials Claims are made that any significance this has related to the national aspirations of the state chief executive.
 State Senator Neill has definitely made known that he is interested in going to Washington position he could aptly fill. 1t is felt by many, becauae of his personal and flnan- cial independence. A leading manu- facturer he has been active in so- cial and agricultural fields as well. It is known that Congressman Tal- bot has openly stated that he him. self IS eager to leave Washington and return to these parts.
 It Is generally seit that a good deal of speedy manipulation and generalship within the party will be necessary in the event that the state ticker must be reaEgned. It is felt that there vii. be rnany seeking to get in the front line" before the reshuffling begins and many po- litical skins are bound to bruised.
 In the event that Governor Dewey unqualifiedly proves to be the convention choice, Connecticut delegates will swing to his support as 1t is generally conceded that Governor Baldwin would have no chance as presidential timber, because of geographical reasons. If this be so and Baldwin decides to again run on the state ticket this fall it is believed that not too many (if any at alb changes will be ef- fected in Connecticut G. O. P. affair.".