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Frank Knox · 1936 · Republican contender
Publisher of the Chicago Daily News; Rough Rider and World War artillery officer; sought the 1936 Republican nomination, then ran as Landon's running mate; later FDR's Secretary of the Navy.
Campaigned for the nomination through the spring (Seattle, May 1936: 'a budget to be balanced immediately'), held a bloc of delegates at Cleveland, and was named Landon's running mate; accepted at Chicago July 30.
Positions (4)
| Issue | Position | Kind | Strength | Attribution | Ev. | First | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balancing the federal budget | A budget balanced immediately and a currency based on and convertible into gold | pledge_forward | specific_pledge | reported | B | 1936-05-13 | not_applicable |
| Overall role and scale of the federal government | Fair, honest, economical and efficient government; preserve free enterprise against 'amateur economic planners' | pledge_forward | vague_gesture | candidate_direct | B | 1936-07-30 | not_applicable |
| Amending the Constitution to enlarge (or restrain) federal power | New federal activities only when legalized by constitutional amendment -- 'the horse and buggy method' | pledge_forward | specific_pledge | candidate_direct | B | 1936-07-30 | not_applicable |
| How to finance old-age and unemployment insurance (contributory reserve vs. pay-as-you-go) | The Social Security Act is 'unworkable and unsound' -- 'lip service to security'; a Republican administration would offer its own legislation | pledge_forward | directional_stance | reported | B | 1936-09-05 | not_applicable |