Word: republicanized
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Three Republicans. In the primaries of North Dakota, William G. McAdoo stood unopposed for the Democratic nomination, leaving the real fight in the Republican camp between Coolidge, Hiram Johnson and La Follette. Coolidge was planted firmly on the ballot. So was Johnson. Before putting himself there he had assurances that Mr. La Follette did not enter. But he was entered?by his followers. Thereupon Mr. La Follette said he was not a candidate. His followers insisted he was. Johnson men instituted legal proceedings to have La Follette's name kept off the ballot. They won, but they incurred the hostility...
Result: Thirteen mere delegates for Coolidge at the Republican Convention ?delegates which at the present prospect he won't need; Johnson hopes somewhat shaken; La Follette with unexpected strength in view of the fact that his name wasn't printed on the ballot...
Meanwhile it was bruited about that the Senator from Wisconsin was ready to head a third party movement. He will have at least the Wisconsin delegation in the Republican convention. But it is practically impossible that he should get the Republican nomination, which he would like. On a separate ticket he might well carry Wisconsin, the Dakotas, Minnesota and Montana? and enough electoral votes to throw the election into the House of Representatives, where he holds the balance of power. Even so, the chance of his final election would be small. Perhaps he merely permits the rumor, in order...
...Republican leaders in both House and Senate visited the White House to discuss the progress of legislation. House leaders expressed to the President a hope that Congress would adjourn by June...
...portion of the public disembarks. At the fourth floor they call "Daugherty," and the rest leave the car. Not only the public, but members from both branches of Congress have taken up the fad. One morning last week, when it was time for the Senate to open, Senator Curtis, Republican Whip, was the only member on the floor. Call bells were rung, and after some 15 minutes a quorum was gathered, but not until many Senators had torn themselves from the Investigation chambers...