Evening star., 1960-05-31

What Others Say About
Lyndon B. Johnson,
The Leader
All Of his Ohnsonl numerous friends and many of his
enemies agree that if the nomination were made
on ability alone he would be walk-in.
LIFE MAGAZINE
Feb q, 1859
The roll call began and by 81 it was all over Hawaii
statehood had by vote of 1915 In just over four
hours johnson had accomplished what no one had been
aOle to 90 In ~ years. LOOK MAGAZINE
Aug T. 1859
johnson not merely the nations most powerful Demo
erat he the second most powerful person in the entire
u D. NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE
March 80, 1859
He [Johnson1 is admitted by all to be the most skilled
legislative craftsman to appear in the upper House in dec
ades and he gets things done with minimum Of con-
eroversy CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Aug 81, 1858
Story by Neal Stanford
He ohnson possesses the knack of handling people, pick
ing the brains Of and rayng the support of the rest
conspuousy than anyone since President Roosevelt
DENVER POST
Editorial Jan. Is, 1860
Majority Leader johnson generally conceded to hav.
given his Democratic followers the best Senate leadership
they have enjoyed in quarter century.
DETROIT TIMES
Editorial July, 1855
One of the truly great of his time Honorable Lyndon
B. johnson, of Texas, Majority Leader of the United
States Senate He pf the best there is in politics and
government He Is great American qualified for the
highest responsibility in the lands-the Presidency.
THE ILLINOIS STATE REGISTER
Springfield I'll.
Editorial Aug. 4, 1856
The Johnsonan leadership has been almost matchess in
terms of tactical skill and in giving the Democrats new
unity on almost every high occasion.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Editorial July 1855
Something tells that this shrewd Senator Johnsonl
would be better at matching wits with Khrlshchev than
most Of our foreign policy makers have been.
PEORIA (ILL.) JOURNAL STAR
Editorial March 7, 1850
He has helped the for both Houses of Congress
and in the Senate his craftsmanship and mastery of the art
Of politics have accomplished wonders The wild men
among the Democrats have been tanned The wild men on
the other side of the aisle have been frustrated in their
wrecking attempts. And all this has been done despite
hairline division Of party power.
There far too few men in public life of Senator
Johnsons stature or sagacity.
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
Editorial July &, 1855
Senator johnson has been the type of man who inspires
confidence from of all parties and creeds...
O1.
Editorial July 7, 1855
In his role Of majority leader Lyndon johnson has dis
played caber of craftsmanship sorely needed in Wash
ngton in these days In the tcksh position of representing
the congressional majority in Administration in control
of the opposition Senator johnson has resisted the tempta
ton to resort to political snpng practice obstructonst
opportunm for the purpose of partisan advantage At the
time he has maintained vigorous policy of opposition
TO policies inconsistent with his parys principles As
result the Democratic Party has gained both cohesion and
stature under his leadership in the Senate.
WHEELING GNEWS.REGISTER
Editorial July 10, 1855
here are no differences within government between
our parties among our people. 30"