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General Dwight D. Elsenhower's chances for nomination by the Republican party are "no better than even," according to Charles R. Cherington '35, associate professor of Government. The party will have to make inroads on Democratic strength to win he impending presidential election...
Without Eisenhower the Republicans will have a lot of trouble winning. Cherington said, and they would be more likely to win with Earl Warren or "a person like Henry Cabot Lodge...
...Democrats are much stronger, he believes, than many think. They have a "reservoir of power" in the lower income groups. Instead of gaining influence among these groups, the Republicans have been "taking too much time shaking hands with themselves." Expanding this statement, Cherington says that the G.O.P. has been "mouthing the old cliches" and saying in effect, "Vote for us, because we're right...
...Cherington a Republican? "I was born one," he answers. In a more serious tone, he adds, "The Republican party is the guardian of our conservative tradition." Within its ranks is included a "considerable spectrum" of views...
...Cherington freely admits that he voted for Roosevelt in '32, '36, and '40, but for Dewey in '44. Now he says, "I don't plan to bolt the party this time. I'm going to get out and work for the ticket...