The 1948 campaign began in earnest last week at Illinois' sprawling state fair. There Republicans ate high off the hog, while Democrats got sow belly.
Vice-Presidential Candidate Alben Barkley was the big attraction for Democratic Day. Illinois Democratic leaders hoped that Barkley would stand the farmers on their ears with a great speech—the way he had roused the convention at Philadelphia. But Barkley was a flop.
No Steers. During his 24 hours in Springfield and environs, he caused little stir, was not asked for a single autograph. At the reconstructed Lincoln village at New...
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