1. William Howard Taft: 1909-1913 (R)
TR chooses not to run again; helps Taft win election
Soon breaks with TR’s policies…

2. Taft often sided with conservative Republicans
Supported high tariff that helped monopolies
Sold protected lands to businesses
Less distinction btwn good/bad trusts

3. 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

4. 1912 Election
Woodrow Wilson (D) wins election b/c of split in Repub/Prog. parties