[Jakarta ex-pat]

"yep, but it's the media isn't it? Facts, we don't need no stinking facts"

He's not smeering.

I probably should have stated this is an Australian commentary.

[snooker]

A quick search on the net will get you the full Eisenhower bio. As well as any other public figure.

The facts are the dims wanted Ike to run on their ticket. They tried every way they knew how to get him to accept their nomination. He steadfastly refused. Ike was a Republican and ran as such.