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Distribution of national income and purchasing power
| Cycle | Candidate | Position | Solution | Strength | Attribution | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic) | A more equitable distribution of national income — higher reward to labor, lower to speculative capital | Reorient policy from the producer to the consumer; ensure all willing to work receive at least the necessities of life; raise the average reward for a day's work and reduce the reward to capital, especially speculative c… | directional_stance | candidate_direct | partial? |
| 1936 | Huey P. Long (Democratic) | Share Our Wealth: cap fortunes, guarantee every family a homestead and income | A wealth tax and redistribution financed by massive federal spending: a guaranteed household grant and annual income, old-age pensions, limits on fortunes. | specific_pledge | reported | not_applicable |