Knox Defends Taft as Roosevelt Foes Reform And Boss Ties
Knox cites Roosevelt's 1908 praise for Taft as reform minded while denouncing Roosevelt's charge of taint by political bosses. He reviews Republican records, contrasts Taft and Roosevelt on reform, reciprocity with Canada, and cautions against tying issues to state matters. He notes Taft’s achievements outweigh Roosevelt’s and recalls the 1904 campaign alliances.
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Roosevelt Taft dispute noted in Knox speech on nationalism
In a Poughkeepsie addressed remarks, Knox contrasts Roosevelt and Taft over new nationalism and state autonomy. He cites Roosevelt’s 1904 1907 and 1912 stances on nominations to argue Roosevelt has not coherently justified changes. The speech links Roosevelt’s ideas to a threat to union cohesion and state sovereignty, urging a choice between leaders.
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