After FDR which president had the most big business opposition? (user search)
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RINO Tom
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« on: January 19, 2016, 12:36:32 PM »

William Jennings Bryan comes to mind right away.  I don't think businesses (besides the ones being broken up!) really hated Teddy as much as history is remembering, from what I read.  After all, it's pretty non-debatable that he was their most pro-business option in 1912.

Anyway, Truman is another obvious answer, especially with his opponent being Dewey.  I also remember reading that the reason business interests were so heavily behind Harding (other than his rather pro-business platform) was they absolutely despised Wilson.

I'm pretty sure business interests heavily backed Grant in both 1868 and 1872, and (get ready, forum) business interests were pretty heavily behind Lincoln in 1864 (though they largely avoided endorsing anyone in 1860).
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RINO Tom
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« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2016, 07:17:20 PM »

Anyone else seen, heard or read anything on the subject?  I'd imagine other than Roosevelt and Taft, big business has been pretty okay with most Republicans.
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