The Pittsburgh Press (October 26, 1944)
Dewey gaining, writers believe
Washington (UP) –
Twenty-nine of 50 Washington correspondents polled believe President Roosevelt will be reelected as compared with 33 last August, Newsweek Magazine reported today.
In its “Periscope Preview” the magazine said Governor Thomas E. Dewey had “improved his position” since the last preview, Aug. 14.
Newsweek said:
Then the writers divided 2–1 in predicting FDR’s reelection. This time the division is only 4–3 in Mr. Roosevelt’s favor.
Popular desire for a change and CIO leftist support of the President were the principal reasons given by those predicting Dewey’s election.