NATIONAL G. O. P. WILL NOT HELP NORRIS IN RACE
Mobley, Radford
NATIONAL G.O.P. WILL NOT HELP NORRIS IN RACE Hoover Will Prevent Tarty Organization Leaders From Supporting Nebraskan By RADFORD MOBLEY WASHINGTON, D. C.—The deep resentment which the White House...
...In such a case, the apparent Intent of the administration to refuse recognition to Norris as a Republican would be sharply blunted...
...As a consequence, Fess modified his statement to shift the burden for supporting Norris onto the senatorial campaign committee, under Chairman Steiwer, Oregon...
...It may be, however, that Norris will embarrass the Old Guard element in the party after all...
...Senator Fess, the new party chairman, told newspapermen as he came from a White House conference that Norris would be supported if he received the nomination...
...This was strikingly illustrated here by a recent Incident...
...This was interpreted as an indirect thrust at Norris...
...It is reported here that a number of senators, such as Mc-Nary, Oregon, and Couzens...
...WILL NOT HELP NORRIS IN RACE Hoover Will Prevent Tarty Organization Leaders From Supporting Nebraskan By RADFORD MOBLEY WASHINGTON, D. C.—The deep resentment which the White House still holds against Senator George Norrls, Progressive leader, was manifest this week when it was learned that no effort will be made to assist the Nebraskan in his senatorial fight despite the fact that he won a sweeping victory hi the party primary...
...Although the president will probably not take a public stand, due to some apprehension over the wisdom of pitting the administration against Norris in his home State, there is no doubt here that the White House would prefer to see the Democratic candidate win, at the November PolR...
...TiiLs will be carefully avoided...
...The White House became aware of the statement soon thereafter and considerable agitation resulted...
...Reese, Tenn., who barely won with White House backing...
...Mich., who are not closely Identified with the Progressive group who are independent in their political actions, may take occasion to speak a few good words for the Nebraskan, who has the general respect and admiration of his colleagues...
...This was virtually serving notice that the national committee under Fess would remain hands off...
...Open opposition to Norris would possibly lead to an administration defeat which would seriously jeopardize its prestige...
...The nearest approach to actual opposition was tile recent letter atttacking the Norris Muscle Shoals plan which the president issued on behalf of Rep...
...While refraining from an open attack on Norris, the White House is expected to prevent as far as passible, public statements by party officials in his support...
Vol. 1 • August 1930 • No. 38
