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Who deserves credit for recovery (defense of record)
| Cycle | Candidate | Position | Solution | Strength | Attribution | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic) | Recovery came from raising purchasing power at the bottom, not 'trickle down' | Claim credit for recovery and keep the policy of tackling 'the problems of those who were at the bottom of the economic pyramid.' | vague_gesture | candidate_direct | not_applicable |