Word: electioneering
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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The closing sentence of the petition which asks "in the best interests of the class" that a new election be held "to clear up the present atmosphere of unrest," presents an absurdly naive solution to the four points which precede it. The petition, against the implications of which there is...
The four objections, however, do not constitute grounds for another vote unless there is proof that the conditions outlined resulted in dishonest actions. Since no significant evidence has ben brought forward concerning illegality--straw votes and ballot box rumors cannot be considered conclusive--there is no possible reason for a...
Concerning the past class marshal elections there are two issues which must be carefully considered: 1) honesty of the election; 2) the election procedure. With regard to the honesty of the election, it must be pointed out that to date there has been no direct evidence of corruption. So far...
No one can deny, however, that the election procedure has many mechanical deficiencies. The whole system, including the date of the polling and the counting of the ballot, is open to question. On these grounds, demands for new class marshal elections may be justified, but it is up to the...
Even if there had been no question as to the honesty or the mechanical procedure of the election I still think that it is within the rights of the class to call a new election at any time it sees fit. The class marshal position is primarily for the class...