David Frum

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David Frum @davidfrum

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

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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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As political derision goes, Farley's remark was not so very derisive. He didn't denounce "Kansas supremacy" or deride Kansans as Karens. But nonetheless, the remark triggered anger across the Midwest - and a stern message to Farley from FDR: 4/x — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Nov. 4, 2021