Other opposition

• Republican Opposition

  Did not like the power of the government, or the billions they spent.

  1936 - Presidential elections candidate Langdon campaigned against the New Deal, however Roosevelt won a second term.
• Opposition Groups

  Businesses after 1936 were against the New Deal

  Wanted low taxation
• The Liberty League (conservative)

  • Founded in 1934
  • Only 150,000 members

  They held beliefs similar to those of Hoover:

  • That charities should handle relief

  They spread their message through leaflets, sponsored dinners and flyers, overall spending $1 million on publication of their ideas
• Successful Opposition

  • Rejection toward new plans
  • Cut spending on relief
  • Stopped investing in Alphabet Agencies

  1938 - Congress elections enabled more seats for republicans.