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Editorial
October 8, 1924
Grant County Herald
Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes Wisconsin's Blaine faction for supporting LaFollette while claiming Republican identity and opposing national nominees Coolidge and Dawes. Endorses Judge Lueck for governor and the national Republican ticket, referencing Iowa's Brookhart controversy.
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Let Them Show Their Colors.
Over in Iowa they are having quite a controversy over the republicanism of Smith W. Brookhart, senatorial incumbent, now opposing Coolidge. The effect has been to solidify the anti-Brookhart republicans. It may also have the effect of giving the democrats a victory which is as rare in Iowa as snowballs in June.
The Iowa quarrel is none of our business, Wisconsin having a hot little political fight of its own. Here we have the spectacle of the republican nominees, half-breeds without exception, supporting LaFollette and opposing (either real or covertly) the regular republican nominees, Coolidge and Dawes.
The Herald has no ill feeling against Gov. Blaine (or any the lesser lights in his train) for supporting LaFollette. But we do seriously object to these men calling themselves republicans and asking for republican support when they fail to line up with the national republican ticket, in fact oppose it.
All we want them to do is to call themselves by their real names. Let the issues be well defined and clear cut. For ourselves, and taking the cue from the Blaine faction, the Herald knows what to do. We will vote for: Blaine's opponent, Judge Lueck. To our mind he is the best man and it js certainly time to make a change in state government.
And we SUPPORT Coolidge and Dawes, the REPUBLICAN nominees for president and vice president.
Over in Iowa they are having quite a controversy over the republicanism of Smith W. Brookhart, senatorial incumbent, now opposing Coolidge. The effect has been to solidify the anti-Brookhart republicans. It may also have the effect of giving the democrats a victory which is as rare in Iowa as snowballs in June.
The Iowa quarrel is none of our business, Wisconsin having a hot little political fight of its own. Here we have the spectacle of the republican nominees, half-breeds without exception, supporting LaFollette and opposing (either real or covertly) the regular republican nominees, Coolidge and Dawes.
The Herald has no ill feeling against Gov. Blaine (or any the lesser lights in his train) for supporting LaFollette. But we do seriously object to these men calling themselves republicans and asking for republican support when they fail to line up with the national republican ticket, in fact oppose it.
All we want them to do is to call themselves by their real names. Let the issues be well defined and clear cut. For ourselves, and taking the cue from the Blaine faction, the Herald knows what to do. We will vote for: Blaine's opponent, Judge Lueck. To our mind he is the best man and it js certainly time to make a change in state government.
And we SUPPORT Coolidge and Dawes, the REPUBLICAN nominees for president and vice president.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Iowa Controversy
Brookhart Republicanism
Blaine Faction
Lafollette Support
Coolidge Dawes
Republican Ticket
Judge Lueck
What entities or persons were involved?
Smith W. Brookhart
Coolidge
Blaine
Lafollette
Dawes
Judge Lueck
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Blaine Faction Supporting Lafollette And Endorsement Of Coolidge, Dawes, And Judge Lueck
Stance / Tone
Strongly Pro Regular Republican Ticket And Critical Of Blaine Supporters
Key Figures
Smith W. Brookhart
Coolidge
Blaine
Lafollette
Dawes
Judge Lueck
Key Arguments
Iowa Controversy Over Brookhart's Republicanism Solidifies Anti Brookhart Republicans And May Aid Democrats
Wisconsin Republicans Supporting Lafollette Oppose National Republican Nominees Coolidge And Dawes
Object To Blaine And Supporters Calling Themselves Republicans While Opposing The National Ticket
Call For Clear Definition Of Issues And True Party Labels
Endorse Blaine's Opponent Judge Lueck As The Best Man And Time For Change In State Government
Support Coolidge And Dawes As The Republican Nominees For President And Vice President