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Raines, John, 1840-1909

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Raines

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Raines

President Roosevelt knows of no one who would sacrifice Governor Charles Evans Hughes, if renominated, to get votes for William H. Taft. While Roosevelt agrees with Senator Raines’ reasons for opposing Hughes’ renomination, he feels it would be worse not to. Roosevelt does not want Raines thinking he is interfering or dictating on the matter. He will stand by the decision and do what he can to ensure the ticket’s success.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Raines

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Raines

President Roosevelt informs Representative Raines of his recent meeting with New York representatives J. S. Sherman; William S. Bennet; Isaac H. Cocks; George J. Smith, member of the Republican State Committee; Michael J. Dady, chairman of the Republican County Executive Committee; and Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman of the Republican National Committee. He has carefully reviewed the matter of renominating Governor Charles Evans Hughes and appreciates Raines’s arguments against Hughes. Roosevelt does not enjoy supporting a man who has not only behaved poorly, but wantonly. Unfortunately, there is no better candidate, and “while it will do damage to renominate Hughes, it will do more damage not to renominate him.” Although Roosevelt has not announced his conclusion in this matter, his statement has appeared in the papers, leading him to believe someone spoke to the press.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919