Evening star., 1952-07-12
The Republican Ticket

The nomination of General Eisenhower and
Senator Nixon carries bright promise of Re-
publican victory in November. II Republicans
Of all factions win now get out and work for
their ticket, the party's days of wandering in
the political wilderness can be ended
In The Stars Judgment, however, the
selection of General Eisenhower carries some-
thing more than "a promise of partisan victory.
When General Eisenhower accepted the
nomination and pledged himself to lead the
great crusade" something new was added to
the American political scene-something new
and something deeply refreshing.
man who is not politician in the accepted
sense had been chosen as the standard bearer
of major political party, with all signs pointing
to his election. There are those who think that
political inexperience will handicap General
Eisenhower if he is elected They may be right
But they should not overlook the fact that Gen.
eral Eisenhower would take with him into the
White House qualifications far more important
than mere political experience
The first of these grows out of the fact he
is the popular choice Millions Of people will
be at the polls for the first time this fall voting
for a Republican candidate, and not merely
voting against Democrat. That alone will be
a great asset. But General Eisenhower offers
more. If he lacks political experience he is not
lacking in the skill that makes for political
success. If he has demonstrated one outstanding
quality, it is the ability to bring together people
of diverse views and to persuade them to work
together in common cause That is a qualifica-
ton that can pay rich dividends, not only in the
form of harmony in his administration, but also
in a better and more productive relationship
between the White House and the Congress.
In the field of foreign affairs his experience
has been unique Certainly there was no other
Republican prospect who was so well equipped
to, face those international problems which, if
mishandled, could wreck our every hope for the
future. If these problems are solved, most of
the things we long for-peace security, reduc-
tion in ornaments and the cost of armaments-
will be within our reach.
T Finally, there is the hope that this man
will set for the Nation an example that will
help heal many of the things that are wrong
with us. The nomination has come to him
without the deals that $50 often arise to plague
a President after his election. He is not in the
debt Of any special group interest. There is
some lingering fear of military man in high
civil office. But The Star does not share this
fear Its observation has been that the best of
our military men, and General Eisenhower is of
that company have been imbued with sense
of duty, devotion to the true interests of the
country, and degree of competence that is
not often found. General Eisenhower's profess
sional career is behind him. There are no new
honors for him to win in that field He can
turn now to the high responsibilities of the
presidency with one thought, and one only, in
mind-to do the things, and only the things,
that he sincerely considers to be best for his
country. And The Star believes that if he is
elected, this is precisely what he will do.