This , together with the Great Depression , led to Simmons being defeated in the 1930 Democratic primary by Josiah W. Bailey , who was backed by Governor O. Max Gardner .
Senator Simmons refused to endorse Al Smith , the Democratic nominee for president in 1928 .
Together with the Great Depression , led to Senator being defeated in the 1930 Democratic primary by Josiah W. Bailey , who was backed by Governor O. Max Gardner .
Senator Simmons refused to endorse Al Smith , the Democratic nominee for president in 1928 .