Chicago, May 20, 1924 – In a shocking turn of events, a young lawyer from Chicago, Newton Jenkins, has left seasoned politicians reeling after securing an astonishing 125,000 votes in the Illinois Republican primary. Jenkins’ remarkable feat has raised eyebrows and sparked worries among old-line politicians, who are now wondering what this could mean for Robert M. La Follette’s chances in the state.
Jenkins, a World War I veteran, was a dark horse candidate running against the well-known Medill McCormick and Charles S. Dineen. When a prominent liberal Democrat was asked about Jenkins’ chances, he replied, ‘If I thought he could get 10,000 votes, I’d have gotten out and worked for him.’
But Jenkins proved to be no underdog, earning the support of a significant portion of the independent vote in Illinois. The implications of this development are far-reaching, with some predicting that La Follette could carry the state in the upcoming election.
The Illinois independent vote, once a sleepy affair, has suddenly become a force to be reckoned with. Jenkins’ campaign, which was seen as a long shot from the start, has captured the imagination of voters and has left politicians scrambling to understand the motivations behind his success.
As the state prepares for a potentially seismic shift in its political landscape, one thing is clear: Newton Jenkins has emerged as a player to be reckoned with in Illinois politics. The question on everyone’s mind is: what’s next for this plucky young lawyer from Chicago?
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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