For those unfamiliar with the Atlantic Union idea, here's some background:
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The cartoon suggests that support wasn't worth much. because Kefauver was backed by "carpetbaggers." What that means in the context of a national campaign, I don't know. (Actually, I do know, and it reflects poorly on the author of the cartoon. Let's just say the idea of "real Americans" isn't new.)

I believe this photo was taken the night of their televised debate, which you can read about here:
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As always, I'm thankful for all of you who have read and supported the site over the past year! Looking forward to continuing the conversation.

For more about that 1952 campaign, read here:
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Inside, the pamphlet is titled "Kefauver Throws His Coonskin Cap Into the Arena" (callback to TR's "man in the arena" speech), and the text calls him the "Democratic Sir Galahad."

With praise like this, you understand why Time magazine dubbed him "Senator Legend."

#skystorians #history #polisky

It's not really a fair crack - the Tribune was a famous Republican paper, after all.

On the other hand, Eisenhower won all three states against the Stevenson-Kefauver ticket in the fall