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Rayburn Named Mr Democrat as Speaker in 84th Congress
Richard L. Strout portrays Sam Rayburn as the likely Democratic speaker amid a two party system. Rayburn's rise strengthens party control while Lyndon Johnson would lead the Senate if Democrats gain a majority. Rayburn’s force of character, terse oratory, and long tenure shape Democratic policy and balance with Taft’s Republican image in the other chamber.
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