In placing the survey and the President's address alongside each other observers can form certain conclusions about the future that should be more accurate than if these documents were not available. There can be little doubt that every American Senator and Representative seek. ing re-election this year will follow this procedure.
"Fortune" revealed that the Presi. dent still retains his popularity with 54.8 per cent, of the American citizens, While his popularity in 1936 was estimated at 60 per cent, the decline is not decisive, and in all sections the majority definitely favoured Mr. Roosevelt despite the severe effects of the economic recession and the vitriolic press attacks in recent months.
Eleven per cent, were undecided and if these were forced to render a decision, it is a fair assertion to say that one half would favour the President. In this instance the President would retain 60 per cent. popularity which is the same he enjoyed in 1936, the height of his triumph, These figures are not to be confused with his victory in 46 out of the 48 states. While that victory was overwhelming, under the American political system if a candidate gains a majority of one vote in a state, the whole state then is considered for that candidate. In many states in 1936 the President's majority was very slight, The survey indicated that his advisers did not share a corresponding amount of popularity with their chief. In fact in most cases American citizens do not favour Messrs. Ickes, Cohen, Corcoran, Hopkins, Jones
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