vcczar Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 Homer Cummings (CT-D) was basically unknown when he ran for president in 1920. He had been twice mayor of Stamford, CT (starting in 1900), and had failed in a few bids for higher office. By 1924, he was a noted attorney, taking part in a famous murder trial that was turned into a movie in 1947. His primary job was defending the legality of the New Deal, but 1935-1936 saw 8 parts of it declared unconstitutional. However, his success rate was much higher. He was actually initially going to be made Gov-Gen of the Philippines, but FDR's first Att Gen appointment died soon after confirmation. His actions: Cummings, Homer 1920 Dem cand for pres Cummings, Homer 1924 Tries to find compromise plank on KKK issue at Dem conv; supports McAdoo over Al Smith Cummings, Homer 1932 Major role in FDR's pres campaign Cummings, Homer 1933 Confirmed Att Gen for FDR Cummings, Homer 1937 Chief architect in drafting the Court Packing bill Cummings, Homer 1939 Resigns as Att Gen, after having a mixed record in framing New Deal legally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcczar Posted October 6 Author Share Posted October 6 I'm like 50.5-52% unfavorable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeP47 Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 12 minutes ago, vcczar said: I'm like 50.5-52% unfavorable Yeah, I said favorable, but it's really a balance beam you can sneeze on and tip either way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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