The Also-Rans
Episode 5: The Divorcee Who Struck It Rich
We discuss James M. Cox who lost the 1920 election to Warren Harding, a man who is, by historians' acclamation, one of our worst presidents. Our guest expert is David Pietrusza, author of 1920: The Year of Six Presidents. We'll explore James Cox's dubious significance as the first divorced presidential contender, FDR's debut as the running mate, and our experiences growing up in upstate New York's Mohawk Valley.
We discuss James M. Cox who lost the 1920 election to Warren Harding, a man who is, by historians' acclamation, one of our worst presidents. Our guest expert is David Pietrusza, author of 1920: The Year of Six Presidents. We'll explore James Cox's dubious significance as the first divorced presidential contender, FDR's debut as the running mate, and our experiences growing up in upstate New York's Mohawk Valley.