CARTER FIELD PREDICTS COOLIDGE LANDSLIDE
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On October 28, 1924, The Washington Times published an article, written by Carter Field, chief of the Washington bureau of The New York Herald & Tribune*, predicting a Coolidge landslide in the Electoral College.
His prediction followed 'a careful canvass in every state.'
Mr. Field says President Calvin Coolidge will win a 'staggering total' of 347 electoral votes, but he could reach as high as 404.
All the states canvassed showed 'practically sure' for Coolidge's Democratic opponent, John W. Davis, were located in the 'Solid South'**, a Democratic stronghold.
*The NY Herald-Tribune (1924-1966) was a Republican & Protestant newspaper representative of the suburbs, pro-business & internationalist.
**Davis won all the former states of the Confederacy including Oklahoma. The Solid South was a Democratic voting bloc from 1876-1964 supporting Southern interests, states rights & white supremacy.
JFK+50 NOTE
Carter Field's prediction proved to be fairly accurate. Coolidge won 382 electoral votes to 136 for Davis & 13 for Bob La Follette.
SOURCE
"Landslide For G.O.P. Is Seen by Carter Field," The Washington Times, October 28, 1924, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
