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Domestic News
September 10, 1956
The West End News
Frederiksted, Saint Croix County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
Democrats jubilant over Maine's election of a Democratic governor, viewed as a boomerang to Republicans amid high enthusiasm for Eisenhower. President Eisenhower dismisses it as a trend, citing the governor's popularity and a similar result four years ago.
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Demos Jubilant Over Maine Victory
The saying that as Maine goes so goes the nation today loomed as a boomerang to Republicans due to the fact that Maine has elected a Democratic governor at a time when it was felt that enthusiasm for Ike and the Republican party was running high.
Eisenhower Sees No Democratic Trend
While Democrats are jubilant over their victory in Maine, President Eisenhower doesn't see in it any trend toward the Democratic Party. He says that the man who was elected Governor is extremely popular. Four years ago the same thing happened.
The saying that as Maine goes so goes the nation today loomed as a boomerang to Republicans due to the fact that Maine has elected a Democratic governor at a time when it was felt that enthusiasm for Ike and the Republican party was running high.
Eisenhower Sees No Democratic Trend
While Democrats are jubilant over their victory in Maine, President Eisenhower doesn't see in it any trend toward the Democratic Party. He says that the man who was elected Governor is extremely popular. Four years ago the same thing happened.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Maine Election
Democratic Victory
Eisenhower Reaction
Gubernatorial Race
What entities or persons were involved?
Eisenhower
Ike
Where did it happen?
Maine
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Maine
Key Persons
Eisenhower
Ike
Outcome
election of democratic governor; no perceived national democratic trend per eisenhower.
Event Details
Maine elected a Democratic governor, causing jubilation among Democrats and disappointment for Republicans despite enthusiasm for Eisenhower. Eisenhower views it as due to the governor's popularity, similar to four years ago.