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Hindenburg was not willing at first to stand for re-election as president but subsequently changed his mind.

In 1932, Brüning vigorously campaigned for Hindenburg along with virtually the entire German left and centre, calling him a " venerated historical personality " and " the keeper of the constitution ".

After two rounds of voting Hindenburg was re-elected with a substantial majority over his main opponent Adolf Hitler.

However, Hindenburg considered it shameful to have been elected with the votes of " Reds " and " Catholes ", as he called Social Democrats and the mostly Catholic Centre Party, and compensated for this " shame " by moving further to the right.

His failing health increased the camarilla's influence.