The public never learns the truth about a campaign - Page 2

Handwritten personal recollection reflecting on the impact of the 1928 and 1930 gubernatorial campaigns on Brooks Hays and his family2 Was a rather tame affair. Governor Harvey Parnell succeeded Governor Martineau who resigned in March 1928 to become Federal Judge – and was a candidate for the two year term. The state machine was solidly behind him. The special interests who had financed his campaign for lt [lieutenant] gov [governor] in 1926 promptly came forward with support in the governors race. The highway department figured tremendously in the 1928 race – every member actively supporting Governor Parnell. I believed then and I believe now that this was a tragic mistake. I have no