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December 2, 1951
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Opinion piece on Robert A. Taft's anticipated hostility from Negro voters in 1952 Republican nomination race, citing his FEPC opposition, Southern overtures, isolationism, and father's legacy. (178 characters)
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Taft May Face
Hostile Negro
Vote In 1952
BY ALVIN E. WHITE
WASHINGTON(ANP)- Robert Alphonse Taft, able and honest elected official, has never found much favor with Negro voters. And even now, as he announces his avowed candidacy for the Republican nomination, he's doing little to win Negro support or favor.
First off, Taft practically committed suicide so far as Negro support is concerned when he began flirting with the South and making overtures for support in that section of the country.
This for a Republican, is a declaration of war on Negroes. To Negroes, it is a slap in the face, what with their having been educated in recent years toward a liberalization of attitudes and opening of opportunities.
Everything hinges on one question-the FEPC-and Taft has been quoted and requoted as saying he is opposed to such an organization. Regardless of the ineffectiveness of Democratic leaders getting such a bill passed, the Democrats seeking retention of power, openly declare they are for the FEPC.
What they do to secure passage of measures creating an FEPC is another matter. Taft never has favored an FEPC and it is unlikely he will change at this date.
Young Negro voters associate Taft with the recently coined phrase "isolationism." They claim that he seeks a return to the conservative measures which will lead to another all out world wide war.
Yet the non-isolationist policy of the administration has led to a "Police Action" that has been more costly to the nation than World War II, comparatively speaking.
Older Negro voters are measuring Taft's candidacy and qualifications by his father's record. So if Taft wins the Republican nomination, he will have to carry that burden as well as any others that may be piled on him. In other words, Negro voters will vote against William Howard Taft-as they saw him--rather than for the opposition candidate, should R. A. Taft win the nomination.
Hostile Negro
Vote In 1952
BY ALVIN E. WHITE
WASHINGTON(ANP)- Robert Alphonse Taft, able and honest elected official, has never found much favor with Negro voters. And even now, as he announces his avowed candidacy for the Republican nomination, he's doing little to win Negro support or favor.
First off, Taft practically committed suicide so far as Negro support is concerned when he began flirting with the South and making overtures for support in that section of the country.
This for a Republican, is a declaration of war on Negroes. To Negroes, it is a slap in the face, what with their having been educated in recent years toward a liberalization of attitudes and opening of opportunities.
Everything hinges on one question-the FEPC-and Taft has been quoted and requoted as saying he is opposed to such an organization. Regardless of the ineffectiveness of Democratic leaders getting such a bill passed, the Democrats seeking retention of power, openly declare they are for the FEPC.
What they do to secure passage of measures creating an FEPC is another matter. Taft never has favored an FEPC and it is unlikely he will change at this date.
Young Negro voters associate Taft with the recently coined phrase "isolationism." They claim that he seeks a return to the conservative measures which will lead to another all out world wide war.
Yet the non-isolationist policy of the administration has led to a "Police Action" that has been more costly to the nation than World War II, comparatively speaking.
Older Negro voters are measuring Taft's candidacy and qualifications by his father's record. So if Taft wins the Republican nomination, he will have to carry that burden as well as any others that may be piled on him. In other words, Negro voters will vote against William Howard Taft-as they saw him--rather than for the opposition candidate, should R. A. Taft win the nomination.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Taft Candidacy
Negro Voters
Fepc Opposition
Isolationism
1952 Election
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert Alphonse Taft
William Howard Taft
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
1952
Key Persons
Robert Alphonse Taft
William Howard Taft
Event Details
Robert A. Taft announces candidacy for Republican nomination but lacks Negro voter support due to opposition to FEPC, alliances with Southern support, association with isolationism, and legacy of his father's record.