Word: voter
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Washington, Bob LaFollette was unperturbed. He prepared to campaign for the primary as if nothing had happened. So did Governor Goodland. But many a Wisconsin voter sighed. Progressives or no Progressives, there they were, still trying to decide: "What is a Wisconsin Republican...
...Many a voter guessed there might be gunfire as well as oratory before it was over, since thousands of ex-guerrillas still keep their arms in the hills of Luzon. But it was too early to guess at the outcome. Smart, flashy Manuel Roxas would have the edge in political sex appeal, and Philippine voters traditionally disregard platforms and causes to vote for personal reasons. He has always been popular with Juan de la Cruz, the Filipino man-in-the-street. Rumor had it that several rich island families would back him in buying up blocs of votes from local...
Some months ago the question might have been answered with a prompt "no" by many a U.S. voter, Republicans included. One reason: President Truman's popularity stood at an unprecedented high...
...would have to look sharp to measure up to democracy's standards. The newly formed national parties would mean little. The political debates on the radio and in the press (if he could read) would at first be more confusing than Getulio's streamlined dialectics. Many a voter would rely on the mayor's or the priest's advice when called upon to elect a President and Congress...
...traditional method whereby British parties assess their vote is based on a personal canvass of voters in each constituency immediately after the election campaign opens, again in the middle of the campaign, and finally just before voting. On polling day, it is customary for checkers at the polling booths to ask each voter for his polling number, which gives a clue to his name and address in the electoral register. These checkers often find out from the voter whom he has voted for. The ballot is secret, but many voters, especially Laborites, are quite willing to reveal their vote. Estimates...