What are you talking about? He didn’t “change his rhetoric.” He was governor of NY when the Great Depression hit, and like a leader should, he changed priorities to deal with this overwhelming event. He did a good job, and people voted for him for president.

That’s what politicians are supposed to do, not make empty promises to get votes, and then make excuses as to why they can’t do it. FDR followed through, and established an entirely new, more humane, working environment for American citizens.