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Vice President's limited functions and political views
A survey of the vice presidency argues the role is mainly vacant of power beyond succession and oath taking, noting Fairbanks presided at a White House reception but not at cabinet meetings, while Taft managed government with minimal VP or cabinet involvement. The piece blends political critique with commentary on reciprocity, regulation, and other public concerns of the era.
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