Was 1952 A Landslide?

[Podgy the Bear]

Ike did over-perform on Election Day.  The polls did indicate a slight but clear lead over Stevenson (about 4-7 points).  Likely the eventual wariness of 20 years of Democratic rule and general dissatisfaction with the Truman administration crystallized as November 1952 rolled around.  Also, there is evidence that Eisenhower's "I will go to Korea" speech was generally helpful to him politically.