WI Great Depression happens in 1928?

It depends on the date, and if it happens before or after the election. If before, then the Republicans may get blame, but at the same time Hoover was a whiz kid and a self made man with a strong work ethic who could be looked upon to fix the economic situation. At the same time, he was against direct government intervention and pro-volunteerism, whereby business would do their part on their own to fix things. He was also a big business Republican. That could hurt him seriously, though being the first moments of the Depression the public may be all for it as they may not yet be settled into the idea that the government needs to do more because private business efforts just aren't enough and aren't working.
 
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