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Richard Russell, Jr. (view source)
Revision as of 03:22, February 27, 2021
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====Conservative Coalition====
====Conservative Coalition====
While initially a strong supporter of [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]]'s policies and an advocate of the [[New Deal]], Russell later began to split with Roosevelt and became a leader in the [[Conservative Coalition]] in 1937. However, he was mostly not a "[[conservative Democrat]]" despite what modern-day [[liberals]] may insinuate, as his opposition to some of Roosevelt's policies were part of bipartisan criticisms on an economic standpoint;<ref>Williamson, Kevin (August 28, 2019). [https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/08/senator-richard-russell-history-of-racist-progressives/ Was Senator Russell a ‘Conservative’ Democrat?]. ''National Review''. Retrieved January 4, 2021.</ref> he was furthermore considered a "[[progressive]]" like many racists of his time.
While initially a strong supporter of [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]]'s policies and an advocate of the [[New Deal]], Russell later began to split with Roosevelt and became a leader in the [[Conservative Coalition]] in 1937. However, he was mostly not a "[[conservative Democrat]]" despite what modern-day [[liberals]] may insinuate, as his opposition to some of Roosevelt's policies were part of bipartisan criticisms on an economic standpoint;<ref>Williamson, Kevin (August 28, 2019). [https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/08/senator-richard-russell-history-of-racist-progressives/ Was Senator Russell a ‘Conservative’ Democrat?]. ''National Review''. Retrieved January 4, 2021.</ref> he was furthermore considered a "[[progressive]]" like many racists of his time.
Russell faced a challenge in 1936 from incumbent [[Democrat]] governor [[Eugene Talmadge]], who ran on a campaign opposing the New Deal. Talmadge was ultimately unsuccessful and lost by a landslide in the primary election as white racists in the election cycle backed Roosevelt, Russell, and [[Eurith D. Rivers|Rivers]].<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=377214 GA US Senate - D Primary - Sep 09, 1936]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved February 26, 2021.</ref>
====Warren Commission====
====Warren Commission====