What are your favorite political slogans of all time?
New York Gov. Al Smith got absolutely obliterated in the 1928 presidential election, losing in a massive 58-41 landslide to Republican Herbert Hoover—who would, of course, go on to lose to FDR in a similar tsunami four years later. Quite the ignominious distinction for Smith, but his campaign did at least grace us with one truly epic tagline, immortalized on the button you see above.
Smith, as the History Blog explains, had from the start been hostile to Prohibition, earning him recognition as a “wet,” as opponents of the “noble experiment” were colloquially known. And yes, a “wet dream” meant then exactly what it does now. But the catchy slogan failed to help Smith win, and he had to wait five long years until the passage of the 21st Amendment in 1933 before he was able to enjoy a drink once again.
In comments below, please share with us some of your favorite political slogans, from the U.S. or any other country—any time, any place.