Farm vote weighing heavily in 1956 politics
Washington observers say farmers loom large in the 1956 election as Democrats and Republicans probe farm belt sentiment. A GOP scout notes rising rural prosperity yet lingering dissatisfaction with prices, while farm households exceed 12 million voters. The farm bloc remains unpredictable amid broader economic tensions.
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Don Whitehead Washington
GOP
Farm vote verdict looms as farmers await next decision
A fragmented report notes farmers backed Eisenhower while a larger political crowd watches, with the farm jury expected to reconvene in a few months to determine if the verdict will repeat. The piece reflects tense judgment and ongoing partisan maneuvering.
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