American comics: I drew Superman during the Great Depression

Later in the day.

Jimmy Walker issued a written statement resigning as mayor of New York City.

At the same time, Walker also raised three reasons in his statement to protest against his review: first, he was prohibited from confronting and cross-examining witnesses; second, two-thirds of the charges were related to "old accounts" about his first term in office and the former mayor. Third, some of the charges have nothing to do with public affairs and are only his personal private matters.

After resigning, Walker himself left the Democratic Party and traveled to Europe.

His approach not only avoided the committee's investigation, but also temporarily stopped the bleeding of the Democratic Party's affected election.

As for why a mayor who should be under investigation left New York so easily, there are obviously other forces involved behind this.

With Walker's departure, Deputy Mayor John Patrick O'Brien temporarily took over as mayor, becoming the 98th mayor of New York City.

However, everyone knows that John is not important, he is just a transitional mayor.

What really attracted attention was the election for the 99th mayor two years later, in 1934.

Because of the bribery scandal involving former Mayor Jimmy Walker, the Democratic Party has clearly lost its advantage in competing for this position.

However, this does not mean that the Republican Party can take it lightly.

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“…Voters tend to judge whether the person they elect is loyal to them or competent based on a recent event rather than on what happened in an earlier period.”

West 52nd Street, inside Restaurant 21.

Colin was tasting tonight's cream cheese baked lobster and said to LaGuardia in front of him.

"There is no question that our Mayor Jimmy Walker betrayed his constituents."

After taking a bite of the rich cheese-flavored lobster on the plate, LaGuardia wiped his mouth with a napkin, took a sip of the black tea at hand, and washed away the greasy feeling brought by the cream cheese in his mouth. Colin replied.

"So, he got the punishment he deserved and lost the voters' trust in him and his political life."

In addition to the secret wine cellar in the basement, 21 Restaurant also provides normal dining.

The two of them are currently in the restaurant on the first floor of the restaurant.

Although it doesn't serve drinks like a speakeasy, it's a great place to discuss serious topics.

Take, for example, the upcoming race for the next New York City mayor.

"Is this really punishment?"

Putting down the knife and fork in his hand, Colin glanced at LaGuardia opposite and asked.

In Colin's view, resign as mayor and leave Europe.

It's far from being called a punishment.

What Jimmy Walker did during the Great Depression, and the impact of corruption caused by accidents, are far from being offset by a sentence of punishment.

"..."

Facing Colin's question, LaGuardia was silent for a moment before answering.

"This is politics."

"In fact, we all know that Jimmy Walker is just the tip of the iceberg and that Tammany Hall is the key to the rampant corruption in New York City."

As he spoke, LaGuardia handed a document to Colin: "This is the latest investigation result of the Hofstad Special Investigation Committee."

"Of course, many of them are just preliminary investigations. Walker left very suddenly. Even the committee only received the news later. Because of his departure as a key figure, many investigations have reached dead ends. In addition, the presidential election is approaching, and the state The Legislature has been somewhat partial to putting the investigation on hold for now..."

When Colin heard this, he lowered his head and glanced at the contents of the document.

"...According to information, Tammany Hall had brief contact with Jimmy Walker during his second re-election campaign. At that time, Walker was not expected by voters in the early stages of the campaign until a vicious crime occurred in New York City. The then-Mayor Walker made a calm judgment as soon as the crime occurred, and his vigorous and decisive approach won the support of voters, which ultimately led to his successful re-election.”

Jimmy Walker's re-election happened before Colin traveled through time, because he didn't know the details.

From the investigative information provided by LaGuardia, it can be seen that the criminal incident that prompted Jimmy Walker's re-election at that time seemed to be highly suspicious and had a strong connection with Tammany Hall.

In fact, according to later investigations, in some famous criminal cases.

There is already evidence of Tammany Hall teaming up with criminal gangs to control New York, such as before Charles Baker.

On the surface, this is just a controversial case. The person involved in the case, Charles Baker, was the first police officer to be executed in American history.

He was reported for serious corruption, but later evidence showed that.

At that time, Charles Baker had instructed members of a Jewish gang to shoot the people who reported him, and there was a connection between the Jewish gang under Charles' instruction and Tammany Hall. Moreover, some criminal incidents involving Jewish gang members are often released by the New York City Police Department in a manner that does not conform to the facts.

"Tammany Hall will not give up. Maybe you need to be more careful in the next period of time, or hire a bodyguard to protect your safety."

The Courier's exposure of the mayor's scandal caused serious trouble not only to Jimmy Walker, but also to Tammany Hall.

"One Sword Dominates"

In order to get rid of suspicion, Tammany Hall had to give up many of the relationships it maintained within the city government.

This included using big connections to send Jimmy Walker to Europe, away from the political vortex of New York City.

Swallowing the last piece of shrimp on the plate, LaGuardia reminded Colin.

"I have always been careful."

Compared to the anti-world, the security during the Great Depression was equally bad, but at least it was not too dangerous.

Especially for Colin.

Nodding, seeing Colin's confident look, LaGuardia didn't say anything more.

Then, the two of them turned their topic from the problems of New York City to a bigger topic - the presidential election.

According to the news from the Republican Party, there is no suspense about Hoover's nomination.

In fact, there has never been a situation where the incumbent president was blocked from running for re-election.

Even LaGuardia, who is also a Republican congressman, was a little pessimistic about Hoover's nomination.

The Republican Party has been in power for nearly twelve years. The Great Depression has made every Republican confused. They don't know how to deal with it.

"We may lose the presidency."

In Restaurant No. 21, LaGuardia expressed his inner concerns.

Even a Republican congressman like him did not think Hoover did a good job.

The other party was simply the worst president of the Republican Party since its establishment.

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