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Editorial
November 29, 1932
Seward Daily Gateway
Seward, Seward County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Editorial supports the new Democratic administration in Alaska sweeping out federal officeholders who served under Republicans, excluding fence-sitters like mugwumps, to introduce fresh blood, reduce lethargy, and promote decisive party loyalty in appointments.
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THE
NEW SHUFFLE
It is reported that under the new administration
Alaska will see the broom sweep clean in every federal
office. It is said this will include all those Democrats who
have held office under Republican administrations. Again,
that the Democratic organization of Alaska will exclude
all such former or present incumbents in their endors-
rions for appointive office.
Thus many of the mugwumps who have straddled
the fence while the Bourbons were fighting in the open
will find themselves outside of the plum orchard.
And it is just that this change take place. Too long
tenure in public office makes for lethargy and stunts pro-
gress. From time to time it is necessary to introduce new
blood and have a general shakeup.
In the process of recommending men for Federal ap-
pointment it is reported that the acid test will be applied
with a view to naming men whose names will not evoke
opposition in Washington.
If no other result follow it will mean the clarifying
of the political atmosphere and the encouragement of
men to take a decisive stand on principles rather than
cat-hopping from one party to the other under the inspir-
ation of getting a nose into the feed trough.
NEW SHUFFLE
It is reported that under the new administration
Alaska will see the broom sweep clean in every federal
office. It is said this will include all those Democrats who
have held office under Republican administrations. Again,
that the Democratic organization of Alaska will exclude
all such former or present incumbents in their endors-
rions for appointive office.
Thus many of the mugwumps who have straddled
the fence while the Bourbons were fighting in the open
will find themselves outside of the plum orchard.
And it is just that this change take place. Too long
tenure in public office makes for lethargy and stunts pro-
gress. From time to time it is necessary to introduce new
blood and have a general shakeup.
In the process of recommending men for Federal ap-
pointment it is reported that the acid test will be applied
with a view to naming men whose names will not evoke
opposition in Washington.
If no other result follow it will mean the clarifying
of the political atmosphere and the encouragement of
men to take a decisive stand on principles rather than
cat-hopping from one party to the other under the inspir-
ation of getting a nose into the feed trough.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Alaska Politics
Federal Appointments
Party Loyalty
Political Shakeup
Mugwumps
New Blood
What entities or persons were involved?
Democrats
Republicans
Mugwumps
Bourbons
Democratic Organization Of Alaska
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Political Shakeup In Alaska Federal Offices Under New Administration
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Change And Party Loyalty
Key Figures
Democrats
Republicans
Mugwumps
Bourbons
Democratic Organization Of Alaska
Key Arguments
New Administration Will Sweep Clean All Federal Offices In Alaska
Exclude Democrats Who Held Office Under Republicans
Mugwumps Who Straddled The Fence Will Be Excluded From Appointments
Long Tenure In Office Causes Lethargy And Stunts Progress
Necessary To Introduce New Blood And Have A General Shakeup
Acid Test For Federal Appointments To Avoid Opposition In Washington
Change Will Clarify Political Atmosphere And Encourage Decisive Stands On Principles