I didn't read the article, but most of any class i have taken on FDR in grad school focused, at least in part, on his court packing policies to avoid ..."issues"
FDR would have been considered a HORRIBLE president in today's times. Mistresses, behind th scenes shenanigans, a wife that was considered too forward and too engaged in politics, ....hmm..sounds familiar
Honestly, though, i believe the president was far more effective before the media became so engrossed in personal issues of the president.
If you ever wanna read controversial presidential decisions, try Teddy roosevelt...