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Word: abrons (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1952-1952
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...Democratic National Convention with a keynote speech, immediately agreed that Barkley should be the candidate for Vice President. During the 1948 campaign Barkley trouped through 36 states (230 speeches), spreading a subtle reminder that the voters should be grateful for past Democratic favors. His favorite story was woven around Abron McCoy, his 299-lb. Negro hired man. Allegedly. Abron told Barkley he was going to vote for Dewey. "Why?" asked Barkley. "Well, suh," said Abron, "I voted Republican in '40 and '44 and I ain't never had it so good...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: U.S. Affairs: The Tie That Binds | 7/28/1952 | See Source »

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