In 1920 , he was nominated as candidate to the Bavarian Landtag and German Reichstag for the left - liberal German Democratic Party ( Deutsche Demokratische Partei ) .
During those years , Dr. Gerlich 's political views became more liberal .
In 1920 , Gerlich was nominated as candidate to the Bavarian Landtag and German Reichstag for the left - liberal German Democratic Party ( Deutsche Demokratische Partei ) .
During those years , Dr. Gerlich 's political views became more liberal .