Why did Al Smith lose to FDR?

jbean

Al Smith, governor of NY State in 1932, was the victim of a particularly nasty political campaign for President. Ostensibly, public opinion was turned against him largely because of his Catholic faith (he was the first Catholic to run for president) and his liberal ideas, ideas that didn't interest too many people during the Depression, and was defeated by Herbert Hoover. Jan 19 05, 9:13 PM

griffinj

At the 1924 Democaratic convention, F.D.R. coined the term "The Happy Warrior" about Smith. Jan 20 05, 1:31 AM

Create a Free FunTrivia ID to add to, request more/new answers, or edit this entry

Did FDR know about the attack on Pearl Harbor before it occurred? How did Eleanor find out about FDR's messing around with Lucy Mercer? Why do Chemo patients lose their hair? Is Weird Al Yankovic's real name Al Yankovic? If it is, did he change it?

1 'The Al Smith Dinner' This seventh season episode of "The West Wing" aired in the US on October 30, 2005. 'West Wing' - Season 7 Average 10 Q pennie1478 Nov 03 05 324 plays 2 FDR: President With Polio How much do you know about Franklin Delano Roosevelt's battle with polio? Answer the questions to see. Roosevelt, Franklin D. Tough 10 Q bookaddict Nov 05 05 477 plays 3 Will Smith Will Smith is so talented and cute I hope you enjoy this simple quiz about this mega star. Smith, Will Average 10 Q calibrownsugga Nov 26 03 6507 plays