Political Spectrum LEFT Liberal RIGHT Conservative

Conservative Critics New Deal is too liberal American Liberty League –Backed by – DuPont & General Motors –Promote laissez-Faire Gov’t. –Why criticize? Defend Capitalism Protect the Constitution

The Supreme Court Conservative Majority New Deal Unconstitutional?

FDR’s plan to increase the judiciary from 9 to 15 justices. Supreme Court justices must retire within 6 months of turning 70. If they didn’t retire, then the President could appoint new justices. Many felt FDR had gone too far…. Court Packing

Liberal Critics New Deal is too conservative Socialists Norman Thomas Communists William Z. Foster

Lawyer; Gov. Louisiana; Senator Share-Our-Wealth Program 100% tax on rich “Every man a King” Assassinated Liberal Critics New Deal is too conservative “Kingfish” Huey Long

“Share the Wealth” Maximum $50M. $1M max. annual income. $5M max. inheritance. $5K for every family. $2-3K annual income. Free Education. Public Works Programs. 30 hour work week. Rich Poor “Every man a King!!!!”

Father Charles Coughlin Known as the “Radio Priest” Early FDR supporter (1932) – “Roosevelt or Ruin” Turns on FDR “Social justice” Liberal Critics New Deal is too conservative

Dr. Francis E. Townsend Retired California Physician Townsend Plan –Revolving Old Age Pension Plan –Failed Social Security Act 1935 Liberal Critics New Deal is too conservative

New Deal Critics FDR has abused his executive powers. –American Liberty League –Supreme Court FDR needs to do more for this country. –Socialists –Communists –Huey Long –Father Coughlin –Dr. Townsend