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Presidential talk centers on presiding officers for 1940
In Washington today discussions swirled around who would preside at the 1940 Democratic convention. House Speaker William B. Bankhead of Alabama and Senate President pro tempore Garner are floated as possible nominees if Roosevelt does not run, while Paul V. McNutt’s campaign hinges on the president not seeking reelection. Senator Minton says McNutt could bow out if Roosevelt runs.
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