This most significant announcement appearing almost simultaneously with the "Fortune" figures concerning his continuing popularity will unquestionably tend to place Roosevelt supporters in more favourable positions. Franklin Roosevelt may not continue in control of the American political scene in 1940, but in the summer of 1938 his pre-eminent position in the United States cannot be questioned.
This fact attests to the powerful personality of the American President whose prolonged popularity in his" second term has defied ordinary tradition, It is more remarkable in view of the two serious tactical errors. committed since 1936 by Mr. Roosevelt. By a stubborn insistence on the Supreme Court Bill and the Executive Reorganization Bill, Franklin Roosevelt alienated a large part of the 75th Congress and did not even enjoy popular support in the nation for these measures, Any person who, in the face of certain serious blunders, past tradition and incessant opposition, can retain a large measure of popularity must indeed possess a rare genius for leadership.
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