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Why Mr. Rovere Likes Ike (II)

Last week we learned from Mr. Rovere—who, when he writes about such things, does so with the imprimatur of the Liberal Machine—that Eisenhower brought into the Presidency neither the relevant knowledge and talents, nor very much interest in domestic affairs; and that he proceeded to develop none of these things while in office. Which is why he worked out just fine. His Administration was what the Liberal doctors ordered because their patient, the New Deal, was in robust health and needed only to be left alone.

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Why Mr. Rovere Likes Ike (II)

Last week we learned from Mr. Rovere—who, when he writes about such things, does so with the imprimatur of the Liberal Machine—that Eisenhower brought into the Presidency neither the relevant knowledge and talents, nor very much interest in domestic affairs; and that he proceeded to develop none of these things while in office. Which is why he worked out just fine. His Administration was what the Liberal doctors ordered because their patient, the New Deal, was in robust health and needed only to be left alone.