Lyndon B Johnson As A Senator
Johnson became a Senator in his second attempt in 1948. This election itself has been considered as a highly controversial one. Johnson was contesting against the prominent governor Coke Stevenson, and another candidate. Johnson campaigned for his speeches using the helicopter called the Flying Windmill. He also raised money so that circulars can be sent across the state. |
He impressed the conservative party by voting on Taft Hartley Act, and also by criticizing the Unions. Johnson’s advantage was that he had the majority and had the money. Stevenson lost out because of the lack of funds for the campaign.
Johnson won the election by 87 votes. There were several allegations of fraud because the Democratic Party handled the counting of votes. One of the campaign managers alleged that many voters who showed up on the list were allegedly dead. Some people alleged that there were 202 ballots that were fraudulent. The State Democratic Convention even held Johnson and Stevenson, but Johnson gained. He was elected as the state senator.
Johnson, as a senator, was very popular and had successful relationship with his seniors. Johnson was appointed in the Senate as the Armed Services committee member. He became the chairman, and also investigated on the costs and efficiency of the department. The committee’s investigations had a big impact on Johnson’s career as a Senator. Johnson handled the press, his commitments and the reports brilliantly. This gave rise to him being considered as the most efficient administrator. Unanimously, the party started bringing him accolades, and he used to make headlines in the news frequently.
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