[Snurple]

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

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Thanks for that, Snurple.

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