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1956 was Ike vs. Stevenson, and Stevenson was born in Los Angeles and was governor if Illinois. So why did Missouri go for the egghead over the general?

Other than that, Missouri is a hopeful harbinger here.

Sure Palin helped.

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1956 was Ike vs. Stevenson, and Stevenson was born in Los Angeles and was governor if Illinois. So why did Missouri go for the egghead over the general?

November 5 1956 Time Magazine....Missouri: Republicans are split factionally; Stevenson stands to win along with a strong state ticket. TIME