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Norman Thomas · 1936 · Socialist notable_no_chance
Presbyterian minister and Socialist Party nominee for President six times (1928–1948); his 1932 run (about 884,000 votes, 2.2%) was the party's strongest since 1920.
Third run; nominated at Cleveland May 25 after the 'Old Guard' walked out to form the Social Democratic Federation. His vote fell from 884,000 to 188,000 as Socialist sympathizers went to Roosevelt.
Positions (2)
| Issue | Position | Kind | Strength | Attribution | Ev. | First | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communism, radicalism and "alien isms" as a political issue | Keep the Socialist vote independent; chide the La Follettes for handing Roosevelt 'everything on a silver platter' | pledge_forward | directional_stance | reported | C | 1936-10-17 | not_applicable |
| Public ownership of major industries | The New Deal 'has not worked'; build the cooperative commonwealth | pledge_forward | vague_gesture | reported | C | 1936-05-25 | not_applicable |