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Governor John "Doubleyou" Bricker, the Sage of the Midwest, has come out with a statement that is a masterpiece of political sophistry. "America is not, has never been and will never be an isolationist nation." Bricker, whose bid for the G.O.P. Presidential nomination has the cager support of that old internationalist, Senator Robert A. Taft, thus neatly evaded committing himself on the question of isolationism by refusing to recognize its existence. An observer unblinded by the necessities of political conciliation might perceive that isolationism was, is now, and will be a matter of burning moment for a great sector...
...Bricker has won his victories with such universally, respected catchwords as honesty, economy, efficiency. In his first try for the Governorship, opponents jeered that he presumably also stood for home, mother and God. He replied: "I respect the Constitution and the flag of my country. I honor my mother and love my home and I revere God. I know of no nobler platform...
Just Enough Trouble. John Bricker believes in moderation in all things. He has not been so overpoweringly successful as to frighten away timid voters. He has introduced no startling innovations to Ohio government, has left no legislative landmarks...
Right Issue, Right Backers. Bricker has his issue (Rule 6) ready made: state's rights, economy in Government, a minimum of bureaucracy. He has shown, on the record, absolutely no interest in the Republican nomination (Rule 7): he let Senator Taft start his boom...
...Silent Road. Last week John Bricker was working away at his job, standing on his record and waiting for the lightning to strike. To newsmen who inquired about his candidacy, about his views on foreign relations, postwar planning, social security, even the farm problem, he had one answer only: no comment...