Word: offing
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Dates: during 1920-1920
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Early in the evening, even with reports from only a few states, it was impossible only to say by how much Harding would win. In spite of incomplete news, the New York World, a staunch Cox supporter, has conceded a victory to Harding. This may be due to the fact...
Although the returns are not yet complete, it is pretty evident that Channing Cox of Massachusetts, and Governor Smith of New York, though a Democrat, have been elected governors of their respective states.
Of the doubtful states, it is certain that Harding has carried Ohio, Indiana, New Jersey, Connecticut and New Hampshire, while Cox gained a plurality in Kentucky.
At the very best Cox can only annex 189 electoral votes while Harding is sure of 322 266 being necessary to elect. The "Solid South" on which Cox banked his strength, only netted him 186 votes, while from the start his opponent was assured of 253 from the Republican states...
According to the returns from the city of Boston, of the 221 precincts, 219 favored Harding by a margin of more than 30,000; Cox polling 62,000 against his opponent's 93,000.