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Editorial
February 17, 1924
The Cordele Dispatch And Daily Sentinel
Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia
What is this article about?
The editorial expresses approval of the recent primary election's use of the Australian secret ballot, noting that both winners and losers appreciate the method for reflecting the voters' will, and hopes for post-election unity and friendly rivalry among participants.
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THE PRIMARY YESTERDAY
The fellows who won in yesterday's primary think well of the Australian ballot--and the fellows who lost, too, when it comes down a matter of secret ballot and the new method of handling the election in general. The voter in general also appreciates the new method.
There will be a season of explanations and disappointment--naturally. We believe the primary went as the voters wished. When any election can be made to express the will of the people, it ought to be a matter of appreciation on the part of the defeated as well as the victors.
It will not be long before the scramble is forgotten and things that have caused the blood to course a little faster for some of the fellows will be forgotten. It ought to be so that a friendly rivalry may prevail--and that the fellow who wins may enjoy the full support and co-operation of the vanquished and all his friends. That's an ideal situation, but yet one which may prevail where men are men's real brothers. We are looking for that time--looking for it, whether it ever comes.
The fellows who won in yesterday's primary think well of the Australian ballot--and the fellows who lost, too, when it comes down a matter of secret ballot and the new method of handling the election in general. The voter in general also appreciates the new method.
There will be a season of explanations and disappointment--naturally. We believe the primary went as the voters wished. When any election can be made to express the will of the people, it ought to be a matter of appreciation on the part of the defeated as well as the victors.
It will not be long before the scramble is forgotten and things that have caused the blood to course a little faster for some of the fellows will be forgotten. It ought to be so that a friendly rivalry may prevail--and that the fellow who wins may enjoy the full support and co-operation of the vanquished and all his friends. That's an ideal situation, but yet one which may prevail where men are men's real brothers. We are looking for that time--looking for it, whether it ever comes.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Suffrage
What keywords are associated?
Primary Election
Australian Ballot
Secret Ballot
Electoral Reform
Political Unity
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Appreciation Of Primary Election And Australian Ballot
Stance / Tone
Supportive And Hopeful For Unity
Key Arguments
Winners And Losers Appreciate The Australian Secret Ballot
The Primary Expressed The Voters' Will
Elections Should Reflect The People's Will For Appreciation By All
Hope For Forgotten Rivalries And Friendly Post Election Cooperation
Ideal Of Brotherhood Among Political Competitors