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In May 1936, Roosevelt's postmaster general James Farley spoke at the Michigan Democratic state convention. Postmaster General was a very big job in those days, and Farley functioned as FDR's de facto campaign manager. So people listened carefully. 2/x — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Nov. 4, 2021

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Many people on Twitter are reacting this morning to Abigail Spanberger's "Nobody elected him to be FDR" quote. "I did!" many voices answer. Ok, so you want FDR? Here's a story about FDR ... 1/x — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Nov. 4, 2021

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In the speech, Farley referenced a likely FDR opponent in the election ahead, Kansas Governor Alf Landon. He described Landon as governor of a "typical midwestern state." 3/x — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Nov. 4, 2021