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John Nance Garner · 1932 · Democratic contender
Speaker of the House; Hearst-backed contender for the 1932 Democratic nomination; won the California and Texas primaries; became Roosevelt's running mate.
Speaker of the House, promoted by William Randolph Hearst as an "America first" alternative to the internationalist Roosevelt, Smith and Baker. Beat Roosevelt in the California primary (May 3) with Hearst and McAdoo support. Ran almost no personal campaign and issued few statements; his positions are substantially those of his House record and of Hearst's press.
Positions (3)
| Issue | Position | Kind | Strength | Attribution | Ev. | First | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation of banks and securities | RFC loans to individuals and corporations generally — 'the Government into personal banking' (the Rainey bill) | pledge_forward | specific_pledge | opponent_characterization | B | 1932-10-31 | not_applicable |
| Public works as employment policy | The Garner-Rainey $1.2 billion public-works bill — and a pledge to reintroduce it | pledge_forward | specific_pledge | opponent_characterization | B | 1932-10-15 | not_applicable |
| Veterans' bonus and benefits | The Patman cash bonus and $2.3 billion of greenbacks, passed by the House under his speakership | pledge_forward | specific_pledge | opponent_characterization | C | 1932-10-04 | not_applicable |