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It was used by Wendell Wilkie, FDR’s 1940 Presidential opponent. FDR was the first to run for a third term. FDR never claimed that he was indispensable, but his supporters at least hinted at it. The slogan did not help Wilkie, nor did a similar line of attack help Thomas Dewey in 1944.

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today's trivia -- lilhokie525 Jul 30, 2026 at 07:24 AM ET

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One I actually know and I am here in time to answer! PSCI degree! -- RhinoVT Jul 30, 2026 at 07:50 AM ET

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ding, ding, ding, correct! ◄ -- lilhokie525 Jul 30, 2026 at 07:52 AM ET

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