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...Hockin claims that Diefenbaker gained Quebec's admiration by resisting American encroachment. But Diefenbaker has ignored the problem of biculturalism which now plagues the French-Canadian community. In so doing, he has more than lost whatever advantages he gained by resisting American advances...
...Hockin suggests the Diefenbaker fills the hero image so important to Quebec better than Pearson. He does not seem to realize that Real Caouette, Socred deputy leader, fills the image better than either...
...weakest element in Mr. Cohen's analysis is his brief dismissal of Mr. Diefenbaker's chances in Quebec. Mr. Pearson may have promised to set up a Royal Commission to study biculturism but the Prime Minister has gained admiration and trust in Quebec by his dramatic rumblings over American "intrusion" in Canadian affairs. Mr. Diefenbaker may "have the face of Bugs Bunny and sound like the voice of Moses"--but he fits the hero image better than Mr. Pearson. He has wagged his finger at Washington and he is a powerful "unequivocal-sounding" platform performer. And the crucial fact remains...
...Cohen's conclusions are premature. Quebec has yet to give John Diefenbaker a hearing. After it does, it may be that French Canada will give him many more seats than are dreamt of in Mr. Cohen's analysis. The rest of Canada is obviously bored and tired with Mr. Diefenbaker (save the fervently pro-Diefenbaker prairie provinces). But Mr. Pearson has failed to ignite a spark either. And it must be remembered that Canada's most tiring and dullest Prime Minister was MacKenzie King--and he held office for 27 years! Thomas A. Hockin Graduate School of Public Administration...
...COHEN replies: My conclusions were naturally premature, since they were written four weeks before the election they were attempting to analyze. After observing the Canadian scene for an additional two weeks, I stand by my original conclusion that the Liberal and Social Credit parties will divide Quebec between them, the Liberals taking the larger portion...