During the 1932 election: a. herbert hoover apologized to the american public for failing them and promised to repeal prohibition if reelected. b. fdr played on his disability to garner public sympathy and to make himself seem more like an ordinary man. c. fdr called for a balanced government and criticized hoover for excessive government spending. d. fdr boldly outlined his plans for a new deal. e. herbert hoover made a late rally and nearly defeated roosevelt.