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Editorial
November 13, 1930
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
The editorial praises New York Gov. Roosevelt's choice to focus solely on his state duties rather than a 1932 presidential campaign, arguing it demonstrates integrity and that true merit earns the presidency. It notes his strong candidacy despite his stance, citing precedents like Cleveland and Theodore Roosevelt.
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GOV. ROOSLVELT AND THE PRESIDENCY.
The decision of Gov. Roosevelt to devote all of his ability and time to being Governor of New York instead of dividing interest between his office and a campaign for the Presidency is creditable to him. That he made in good faith the statement that he will not approve any movement to launch a Presidential boom for himself there is no doubt.
The Governorship of a State with 12,000,000 inhabitants is a big job and one that requires all of one's best efforts and time.
The Presidency is a position that ought to go to the man who deserves it most and not to one who wins it through campaigning for it. The man who deserves it most is the one that is best doing his duty wherever he has been called to work. Gov. Roosevelt can earn a Presidential nomination better by making the very best possible Governor of New York than in any other way.
However, whatever may be Gov. Roosevelt's attitude in the premises, he cannot prevent people from considering him as the most available timber for the Presidency in 1932. Several people have earned Presidential nominations through services as Governor of New York and two New York Governors have become President within the last half century.
That Gov. Roosevelt is about to carry on the precedents of Grover Cleveland and Theodore Roosevelt there are many reasons to believe.
The decision of Gov. Roosevelt to devote all of his ability and time to being Governor of New York instead of dividing interest between his office and a campaign for the Presidency is creditable to him. That he made in good faith the statement that he will not approve any movement to launch a Presidential boom for himself there is no doubt.
The Governorship of a State with 12,000,000 inhabitants is a big job and one that requires all of one's best efforts and time.
The Presidency is a position that ought to go to the man who deserves it most and not to one who wins it through campaigning for it. The man who deserves it most is the one that is best doing his duty wherever he has been called to work. Gov. Roosevelt can earn a Presidential nomination better by making the very best possible Governor of New York than in any other way.
However, whatever may be Gov. Roosevelt's attitude in the premises, he cannot prevent people from considering him as the most available timber for the Presidency in 1932. Several people have earned Presidential nominations through services as Governor of New York and two New York Governors have become President within the last half century.
That Gov. Roosevelt is about to carry on the precedents of Grover Cleveland and Theodore Roosevelt there are many reasons to believe.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Roosevelt
Presidency
Governorship
New York
Nomination
1932
Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Gov. Roosevelt's Focus On Governorship Over Presidential Campaign
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Roosevelt's Decision And Emphasis On Duty
Key Figures
Gov. Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
Key Arguments
Gov. Roosevelt's Decision To Devote Full Time To Governorship Is Creditable
He Made A Good Faith Statement Against A Presidential Boom For Himself
Governorship Of New York Requires Full Efforts
Presidency Should Go To The Man Who Deserves It Most Through Duty
Roosevelt Can Earn Nomination Best By Excelling As Governor
People Will Still Consider Him For 1932 Presidency
New York Governors Have Precedent For Presidential Success