William Howard Taft: 1909-1913 (R) TR chooses not to run again; helps Taft win 1908 election Soon breaks with TR’s policies…
Taft often sided with conservative Republicans Supported high tariff that helped monopolies Sold protected lands to businesses Less distinction btwn good/bad trusts
Taft/Roosevelt split in Republican party = TR travels country, speaks out for “New Nationalism” program to restore gov’ts trustbusting power Taft/Roosevelt split in Republican party = Progressive (“Bull Moose”) Party TR Republican Party Taft
1912 Election Woodrow Wilson (D) wins election b/c of split in Repub/Prog. parties