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Democratic Prospects and Republican Struggles in 1908 Politics
The piece analyzes factional clashes within the Republican party led by Roosevelt and Taft, prospects for Bryan in the Denver convention, and the Democratic push to gain a House majority. It discusses prospects for vice presidential picks, possible tilt in Illinois and New Hampshire figures, and the impact of the negro vote on swing states along with notes on Bryan Ryan finances and Chandler’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis J. Abbot
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
Chicago
Hitchcock
Taft
Hearst
Independence League
Republican Party
Cannon
Knox
la Follette
Fairbanks
Ohio River
General Grant
Denver
Bryan
Sam
New York World
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Connecticut
District of Columbia
House of Representatives
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
Congress
Rainey
House
Senate
Ryan
New York
Thomas F. Ryan
Judge Parker
W. F. Sheehan
Democratic National Committee
Sheehan
State Committee of
Nebraska
Pulitzer
Executive Committee
Parker
St. Louis
Sonally
New York State
Chandler
Louisiana
White House
Bill Chandler
Washington, D. C