The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-21
Politics
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eiilS WcSh III general MOSJ party members feel that the delegates had their say about who was and who wasn't to have place on the ticket. Attempts to railroad candidates through by controlled delegations failed and the "big-city" leaders were more or less forced to allow the wishes of the delegates from the towns and smaller cities What effect this is going to have on the so-called "big-city" vote remains to be seen. Usually the Democratic candidates count on heavy majori- ties in such cities as Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, and Waterbury to overcome their deficits in rural regions, but this may not be neces- sary this year. Take 1itchfield County for example. It's reported tSsat Republicans up that way aren't pleased with COP. leadership and will show their resentment by fail- ure to back up their own ticket. All of which should make Lieut. Gov. Snow and and his cohorts work just bit harder to convince the electorate that they can give the type of government the state wants.
 Statute Revision Commission CT John Bailey of Hartford is ready to step into the office of Chairman of the Democratic State
 Central Committee. An early meeting of the committee is an- ticipated in view of the fact that the customary one following the close of the convention was elim- mated this year. At this meeting the resignation of Chairman John A. Mcclure may be forthcoming, although there are many who be- Heve that the popular Wallingford
 Town Clerk ought to stay in office throughout the coming cam paign. An enthusiastic support CT of Chester BOwies, MT. Mcclure may feel that he would not be playing fair with Lieut.. Gov. Snow by remaining as chairman throughout the latter's campaign. And if he does decide to go, it's logical that MT. Bailey who di- rected the Snow strategy will step into the post, for which his name has often been mentioned in the past.
 Failure of Waterbury to get a place on the state ticket may or may not have been deliberate. Many Waterbury delegates think that Mayor John S. Monagan could have had the nomination for attorney general without making too much of an effort for it. As 1t stood after the first ballot at Bushnell Memorial Hall Tuesday noon, there wasn't much choice between Snow and Bowles. A little push either way might have made the difference between one mans nomination and the others. AS it was Water burys votes were entrusted to for mer State Chairman J. Francis Smith and Mayor Monagan. When 1t came time to throw the votes either to Snow or to Bowles they remained silent and New Britain finally led the procession into Shows camp.
 All of which leads one to be- ieve that local leaders weren't overly anxious to secure a place for Waterbury on the ticket. It may be that their strategy Is linked with the congressional nomination, which apparently can be Waterbury's without even it's asking for it. However, this will probably be decided next Monday night when local congressional delegates caucus and decide whether they want to back a local candidate or go along with some of the others whose names have been suggested of recent weeks. Here again there may be a difference of opinion among local Democratic leadership. It is believed that the Smith, Mona gan forces are hopeful that Ma rine Correspondent Joseph P. Donahue will be the candidate Waterbury backs, while Town Chairman Maurice F. Tangney in sists that the local delegates back a local man and that the decision be made at open caucus. In view of Marine Correspondent Ray Fitzpatrick's claim of a majority of the local delegatiOn's support he could win Waterbury's back ing and undoubtedly assure him. self of the nomination.
 
 There was some talk in the valley after Tuesdays convention of reprisal affecting Town Chairman Daniel Callahan of Naugatuck and his quest for the Shrievalty nomin- ation in New Haven County. Nau- gatuck casts its votes for Mayor Monagan at Hartford and as a re- suit Chairman Callahan is said to be the object of blitz attack from Democratic organizations, even his own in the borough. While local delegates to the shrievalty conven- tion hasn't as yet been solicited as to their preference, an informal check-up here and there reveals willingness to go along with the Naugatuck Deputy Sheriff. Town Chairman Maurice F. Tangney, when informed of the pending blitz, stated he would call caucus of the local shrievalty delegates shortly and determine their feelings in the mat ter.
 In conferring honor upon ex- Gov. Wilbur l.. Cross at Hartford Tuesday by nominating him for the short senatorial term Demo- crats made a netxeretaOinmmmm crats made an extremly smart move. Not only will they have two campaigners to stack up against Gov. Raymond E. Bald win on the Republican side, but they will have the benefit of the name of Cross and the magic it
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