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...half days had been worn away in oratory and Fahrenheit heat, interspersed with soul-exhausting demonstrations of as much enthusiasm as was thought to be politically effective. Yet an end had been achieved?not the nomination, for a man may be balloted for, who has not been nominated???but a proper psychological state had been created. The delegates had been worn down. Their nerves were no longer in a state to render stubborn resistance to opposing vote getters. A clever politician might now carry them off in the intoxication of fatigue...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE CAMPAIGN: At Manhattan | 7/7/1924 | See Source »

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