Upton Sinclair's Campaign Analysis

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It is interesting to know and learn about all the things President Franklin Roosevelt had done for the country during his administration. I am not surprised either that FDR was not in favor of Upton Sinclair's strategy or endorsing him for his campaign. What others reasons besides the EPIC to why FDR disagreed in supporting Sinclair's campaign? It is a possibility that if Sinclair's Campaign had a major influence to FDR's ideology to the New Deal, I believe FDR would of involved himself and used this as a political strategy for his campaign. From reading your post, I see from your perspective that President Roosevelt was not given enough respect, credit and was constantly criticized by how to handle the economic crises that faced the nation.

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