An Historical Precedent

Walter Williams writes of the Obama presidency:

(It) represents the first time in our history that a person could have been elected to that office who had long-standing close associations with people who hate our nation.

Normally I don't find quibbles with Dr. Williams, but in this case I do. Franklin Delano Roosevelt's wife Eleanor certainly "had long-standing close associations with people who hate our nation." Her associations with known Stalinists are documented. Williams' article is for Creators' Syndicate.