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A lot of people believe that individuals who were linked in one way or another to organized crime in Chicago, Chicago Mob was responsible for John F. Kennedyu2019s election. He has also read several reports that state there is no convincing evidence to support these claims about the 1960 presidential election. Jay has also noticed that the Chicago Democratic Machine delivered on Election Day for John Kennedy, essentially as it always did for its candidates. Jay Sawyer of Glenview, IL understands the power of the Daley Machine was evident throughout the city with only two crime syndicate wards delivering a low count, fewer votes for Kennedy in 1960. It is also hard for him to believe that Joseph Kennedy met with a notorious mobster who was investigated by a Senate committee his two sons were associated with. It is also worth noting that in the years after 1968, when both John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert were still revered by the public as martyr.
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Jay Sawyer of Glenview, IL Sheds Light on the Election of John F Kennedy As the President
The Belief • A lot of people believe that individuals who were linked in one way or another to organized crime in Chicago, Chicago Mob was responsible for John F. Kennedy’s election. • Jay Sawyer of Glenview, IL wonders if that really is the case. • He has also read several reports that state there is no convincing evidence to support these claims about the 1960 presidential election.
The Earliest Statement • According to Jay Sawyer of Glenview, IL, the earliest statement by William Brashl is quite mild. • He argues that Frank Sinatra, who knew Sam Giancana and John F. Kennedy, approached Giancana and asked for his help in electing Kennedy. • Jay has also noticed that the Chicago Democratic Machine delivered on Election Day for John Kennedy, essentially as it always did for its candidates.
Power of the Daley Machine • Jay Sawyer of Glenview, IL understands the power of the Daley Machine was evident throughout the city with only two crime syndicate wards delivering a low count, fewer votes for Kennedy in 1960. • It is also hard for him to believe that Joseph Kennedy met with a notorious mobster who was investigated by a Senate committee his two sons were associated with. • It is also worth noting that in the years after 1968, when both John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert were still revered by the public as martyr.
The Conclusion • According to Jay, one important distinction must be made because there is often confusion on this point. • The fact that the Outfit did not deliver on Election Day for Kennedy does not mean that the Cook County Democratic Party machine did not pull out all the stops for JFK. • The Cook County Democratic Party machine was led by Richard J. Daley.
