Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1959-01-16
Lyndon Johnson, Democratic Liability

The brazen manner IN which Senator Lyndon johnson,
majority leader Of tho Democratic controlled Senate used his
office rouRhshod Democratic liberals that body
provides object against election top position 10 the
federal legislature Of any individual who prepared to place
national welfare above sectional interests
II the national, international good that the
be changed halt Of the abuses in the
American congressional system the Enthusiastically small
minority could by The simple expcden Of talking keep the
senate from vote any
The Democratic liberals in the Senate together with
the Republican liberals wanted meanngu resolution
which would halt the lbuseriug practices Of certain senators
practices which have been used principally through the years
xiii the badly needed federal civil rights measures
Johnson using almost dcatoal power he has acquired
by hook crook during his years the senate not content
ordinary persuasion his colleagues but by inference
let II be known that applications for committee assignments
which he has bis hands, would favorable
Nderatou the Democratic senator's especially went along
with his rules change proposals.
In other words by his power Of being able make
uence committee assignments johnson able 10 budgeon
eaolo accepting h views This Of
credit tho Senate body Only 20 Democratic
refused kmcke under the Texas despom Of johnson
Thank the Lord, US Humphrey aud Me.
Cartby in the group Only eight Republicans stood up
like and for the Paul Douglas proposal which
the only honest way rid the Senate OF the fbuserng
We glad both from Wis
cousin the right side both Proxmire the Democrat aud
Wiley the Republican, voted for freedom and justice
sented by the Douglas majority vote proposal
uur neighhors North Dakota south Dakota
with the exception aud then OF LANCER who
asenty with the Dsieorats and Monday they followed their
usual custom.
Even Dirkscn the Republican minority loader who halls
from Illinois the spell Of Johnson lilo had originally
promised Illinois people he would support tho proposal to make
buslers ineffective but the oud he IN he~Jobnson
camp voting and ordering his Republican colleagues support
Johnsons Compromise
Johnons victory Of hurts the Democrats than
the Republicans because the Negro voters who have continued
support that party national level for two decades
going continue help roll big maories for that
party unless do something reduce the power Of Lyndon
johnson who has always frankly admitted he against the
federal civil rights legislation legsation which badly
needed TO get democratic house ia order
The Democratic party IN tho Senate needs change OF
leadership II should have leader who willing place the
nations above sectional interests Tor the bcne
m OF the eoy future johnson has been able 20 10
this Ter chance the Democratic presidential nomination
Too many liberal Democrats have mistaken hts clever adro
apcnyerre for real American statesmanshp aud allowed him
have his way tho detrmcnt Of the party Now Is the time
call halt MIR Johnson lie going 60 continue be big
liability the Democratic party and broad country interests