Eisenhower could offer very little political experience or expertise in government. He was so centerist in pre-nomination statements that many thought he was a Democrat. He had a large constituency in the Veterans who recognized his WWII skills and he had a magnificent, catchy campaign slogan: "I LIKE IKE" was so simple and effective that nothing else mattered. The bandwagon was rolling and his victory was assured.
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