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Dewey and Roosevelt Loom in Draft Battles for 1944
The Chicago Times notes growing cross currents in the 1944 race with isolationists now aligned with Dewey and southern Democrats resisting Roosevelt. It cites Dewey’s pledged delegate lead, Hannegan’s prediction of a Roosevelt bid, and early talk of a GOP draft. It warns against exploiting war for party gain and questions Dewey’s stance amid intra party pressures.
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