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Editorial
August 25, 1938
The Ely Miner
Ely, Saint Louis County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Editorial critiques James A. Farley's far-fetched statement at Mackinac Island discouraging early 1940 presidential candidacy announcements before Roosevelt decides, while noting party opinion that Farley is grooming himself as a candidate.
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bought a horse you had the satisfaction of knowing that the model would not be changed two weeks later.
That was rather a far-fetched statement accredited to James A. Farley at Mackinac Island last week in which he reported to have said: "Anybody who indicates his candidacy for the presidency before Roosevelt makes up his mind ought to have his head examined."
It has been the opinion of prominent members of the party for the past six months that Mr. Farley was grooming himself as a candidate in 1940.
That was rather a far-fetched statement accredited to James A. Farley at Mackinac Island last week in which he reported to have said: "Anybody who indicates his candidacy for the presidency before Roosevelt makes up his mind ought to have his head examined."
It has been the opinion of prominent members of the party for the past six months that Mr. Farley was grooming himself as a candidate in 1940.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
James Farley
1940 Presidency
Roosevelt
Political Candidacy
Mackinac Island
What entities or persons were involved?
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Prominent Members Of The Party
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of James Farley's Statement On 1940 Presidential Candidacy
Stance / Tone
Skeptical And Ironic
Key Figures
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Prominent Members Of The Party
Key Arguments
Farley's Statement Discouraging Early Candidacy Announcements Is Far Fetched
Prominent Party Members Believe Farley Is Grooming Himself For 1940 Candidacy