Word: wagnerism
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...Thus Wagner has reinforced his record as a liberal, while Javits has cast doubts upon his own ability to uphold liberalism against pressure from Republican voters and party officials...
Javits' most effective campaign plank, aside from the weak timber of peace and prosperity, has been the charge that Wagner lacks the experience required of a national officer. But being mayor of the City of New York is by no means a limited experience. That Wagner cut crime by 21 percent in New York City is not a recommendation for the Armed Services Committee, but Wagner proved himself equally adept in modernizing the city government, improving education and hospital facilities, and directing slum clearance. He has shown a Roosevelt-like ability to pick excellent advisers and to use advice effectively...
Javits does have the experience in foreign affairs that Wagner lacks. But Javits has used this knowledge to support Dulles rather than attack him. Moreover his beliefs in civil liberties have been somewhat undermined by his refusal to take office, if elected, until the Republican Legislature in New York has appointed his successor, rather than let the Governor appoint one. As a result, he will not be present in the Senate when the important debate to curtail filibusters (and thus aid civil rights) will be taken...
...Wagner is elected, his successor as Mayor would be Abe Stark, President of the City Council--a man more liked than respected. Although Stark is better known as a supporter of worthy causes than as an administrator, he is pledged to Wagner's policy and budget. The advisers, the City Council, and the City Administrator would be the same...
There is no reason to believe that Stark would do any harm to the city in his short stay, while Wagner would greatly aid the nation if he became a Senator from New York...