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Yet FDR is despised by most "conservatives" for such government intervention.

Biden: Dodd is 'getting the living hell beat out of him' 2009

Again to agree with Hector, Obama, like FDR, is actually going to save capitalism.

Matthew Yglesias » Endgame 2010

Similarly, FDR is famous for being the person that brought us out of the Great Depression and led us in WW2.

Best U.S. Presidents | myFiveBest 2009

On the other hand, people voted in FDR precisely because he promised change at time when Hoover was advocating a much more conservative approach.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Poll of VC Readers 2010

ShelbyC says: neurodoc: If FDR is an exemplar of “activist government,” then how are we to understand his failure to make lynching a federal crime?

The Volokh Conspiracy » “Activist Government” and the Rights of Minorities 2010

Comparing yourself to FDR is will not draw positive conclusions. jmz

Obama: Race not 'overriding issue' in criticism 2009

FDR is not on a bill and he is more deserving to be on US currency.

Think Progress » Rep. Patrick McHenry proposes replacing Grant with Reagan on the $50 bill. 2010

Since history only really gives you one bullet point, I would argue that it will actually take fairly significant legislative action (as in FDR-level) to overshadow the fact of who he is. abb1 says:

Matthew Yglesias » A Historic Achievement 2010

I am still trying to figure out what FDR is still stealing “now”?

Think Progress » DC Media Scoff At President Obama’s Substantive And Detailed Answer To Health Care Question 2010

If FDR is an exemplar of “activist government,” then how are we to understand his failure to make lynching a federal crime?

The Volokh Conspiracy » “Activist Government” and the Rights of Minorities 2010