Republican Hope

Republicans throughout the nation grew optimistic over two straws in the political wind:

> In its customary biennial preview election, Maine, as expected, went Republican. What pleased GOPoliticos was the margin of victory--67% in the races for Governor and U.S. Senator--biggest since the 1928 G.O.P. landslide. In the past when Maine's Republican margin has been more than 65% the nation has usually gone Republican.

> The Gallup poll, which as late as mid-August had reported probable Democratic gains in the House in November, indicated that, on the basis of present sentiment, Republicans would gain 21 seats, mostly in Eastern and Midwest States.

G.O.P. Chairman Joseph Martin got GOPublisher Frank Gannett to assist him in the grinding campaign job. But Joe made no predictions; too much can happen on the war and home fronts between now and Nov. 3.

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