On a 692-station radio and television hookup last week, President Eisenhower addressed himself to all the people of the U.S. He spoke as the political leader of the Republican Party, and he spoke on behalf of the Republican Party candidates for Congress. In so doing, he gave renewed proof that, when he permits himself to be, he is a highly effective politician.
Ike's speech originally was scheduled as a routine appeal to get out the vote. He was persuaded to let out the political stops by G.O.P. bigwigs, who were in and out of Denver all week with doleful reports...
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