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Townsend plan echoes in primaries across several states
Columnist William Bruckart surveys how Townsend era pension proposals, from $30 to $40 weekly schemes, shape Democratic primaries in Florida and California. He notes Pepper and Downey campaigns ride the wave, warns of fiscal strain, and argues New Deal rhetoric fuels elderly voters seeking relief while risking state budget strain.
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