OMG I've been playing this game for months with little to no success. I just had a game where I finished with Otto Braun as President, a 38% popularity and with out falling out of power. Things I did:
1. Started radio
2. Did agriculture reform.
3. Increased the Reichsbanner twice so the SA couldn't run rampant.
4. Kept party dissent to low overall.
5. Avoided playing cards that forced me to make decisions on labor or welfare.
6. Twice investigated corporations to garner further support.
7. I NEVER KNEW THAT, AFTER IMPLEMENTING WTB, YOU HAVE TO SELECT ECONOMIC POLICY AGAIN TO RECEIVE THE BENEFITS.
I have been wondering a few things, first how effective/detrimental is radio for its price? How do I increase the budget without just tanking welfare? I wish I could divert party resources into my budget.