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Editorial
November 12, 1936
Gadsden County Times
Quincy, Gadsden County, Florida
What is this article about?
An editorial evaluates William Randolph Hearst's role in the recent U.S. presidential campaign, noting his past support for Roosevelt and critiquing his newspapers for inflammatory content, while praising the public's ability to disregard such influences.
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Hearst No President Breaker.
One of the distinct gains of the recent presidential campaign is evidence afforded that William Randolph Hearst, millionaire publisher of newspapers and magazines on a large scale, is no president-breaker.
It will be remembered that Mr. Hearst supported President Roosevelt four years ago. In some quarters his aid is considered valuable, although many leading Republicans, as well as Democrats, regard it as a liability.
We have no disposition to deny Mr. Hearst the right to express himself as he sees fit on all issues before the American people. However, a careful study of his journals will reveal that they tend to arouse emotional reaction, stir up prejudice and inflame nationalism.
Granting to Mr. Hearst his full rights, it is none the less gratifying to realize that the American people have sense enough to discount most of his attacks and to disbelieve the silly charges that are adroitly propagated in the press which he controls.
One of the distinct gains of the recent presidential campaign is evidence afforded that William Randolph Hearst, millionaire publisher of newspapers and magazines on a large scale, is no president-breaker.
It will be remembered that Mr. Hearst supported President Roosevelt four years ago. In some quarters his aid is considered valuable, although many leading Republicans, as well as Democrats, regard it as a liability.
We have no disposition to deny Mr. Hearst the right to express himself as he sees fit on all issues before the American people. However, a careful study of his journals will reveal that they tend to arouse emotional reaction, stir up prejudice and inflame nationalism.
Granting to Mr. Hearst his full rights, it is none the less gratifying to realize that the American people have sense enough to discount most of his attacks and to disbelieve the silly charges that are adroitly propagated in the press which he controls.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Hearst
Presidential Campaign
Press Influence
Nationalism
Public Opinion
What entities or persons were involved?
William Randolph Hearst
President Roosevelt
Republicans
Democrats
American People
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
William Randolph Hearst's Influence In Presidential Campaigns
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Hearst's Press Tactics, Affirming Public Discernment
Key Figures
William Randolph Hearst
President Roosevelt
Republicans
Democrats
American People
Key Arguments
Hearst Supported Roosevelt Four Years Ago
His Aid Is Seen As Valuable By Some But A Liability By Many Republicans And Democrats
Hearst's Journals Arouse Emotional Reaction, Prejudice, And Nationalism
American People Discount Hearst's Attacks And Disbelieve His Charges