Senator Alben Barkley campaigns for Democrats

The transcript outlines the Democratic platform's proposals to reduce tariffs, cut government expenses, and restore markets for American agriculture and industry. It emphasizes the need to boost farmers' purchasing power and create jobs for American workers. The speaker urges support for Democratic candidates, including Franklin D. Roosevelt and John Garner, and commits to using their influence in Congress to implement these changes for all Americans, regardless of geography, politics, religion, or wealth.

What does the Democratic platform propose regarding the Hoover-Grande tariff law?

• To increase the rates

• To maintain the current rates

• To abolish the law entirely

• To reduce the rates

What is one of the goals mentioned for American agriculture and industry?

• To focus solely on domestic markets

• To restore global market access

• To reduce production

• To increase tariffs on exports

What is proposed to help American workers?

• Increase taxes

• Provide job opportunities

• Implement stricter labor laws

• Reduce working hours

Who is the Democratic candidate for vice president mentioned in the speech?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Calvin Coolidge

• John Garner

• Herbert Hoover

What is the speaker's stance on the inclusivity of the proposed laws?

• They will favor wealthy individuals

• They will be inclusive of all Americans

• They will focus on urban areas

• They will prioritize religious groups