Couzens for Roosevelt

Michigan's James Couzens is the richest member of the U. S. Senate. He is also about its most independent. Nominally a Republican, he has given vast aid and comfort to the New Deal in the last three years. Up for renomination in the September primary, Senator Couzens is opposed by Michigan's onetime Governor Wilbur M. Brucker. Refusing to campaign for his seat, the onetime partner of Henry Ford went off for a yacht cruise, remarking: "I don't intend to compete with Brucker. If the people are dissatisfied with my work, I shall be content to stand aside." Back in Detroit last week, rich and radical Senator Couzens seemed to cut his own Republican throat when he declared: "Believing as I do that the most important matter confronting the nation is the re-election of President Roosevelt, I intend to support him. The outcome of my own candidacy is neither important to the nation nor me, but I do believe it is important that my many loyal supporters in Michigan be advised in advance of the primary. The reasons for this conclusion will be advanced from time to time between now and election next November."

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