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...Willis boom finally became a hollow frogskin when three other names-Lowden, Curtis, Watson-were given out as unofficial "second choice" men for whom Willis delegates might eventually vote. This made Ohio a microcosm of Republicanism all over the country-Hoover v. the Field. Candidate Dawes had the self-respect to forbid the Willis people to include his name on their auxiliary roster, saying he was still for his friend, Candidate Lowden...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Candidates' Row | 2/27/1928 | See Source »

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