"If the Ninth District," he said, "isn't swunk into the Democratic column this time, it will be the fault of the other nine districts in the State. We will surely win, if we work. Our chances are better today than they have been, certainly within the last ten years, let's throw all our strength into the campaign. The Democrats out there are worth it. Though they have tasted defeat time and time again, they never have become discouraged, and are just as loyal and patriotic now as they ever were.
"I am going into the district myself and do everything in my power to help our able, aggressive candidate. If there is one thing I hate above another it is to make a speech, but I am ready to make just as many as the committee wants me to. Senator Swanson. I know, will do the same thing, Congressman Flood already has been out there, and I am sure he's willing to you again. Other Congressman are ready."
"Haven't you been to the Ninth District?" he asked, "and those folks out there are really in earnest, and are firm in the belief that they are going to win. There is an air of optimism that you can't get away from. And they will win, with the proper support. As a private in the ranks, I am ready to join anywhere at any time."
"As to the success of the national ticket, the skies were never brighter." 