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Theodore Roosevelt is pleased with Representative Norris’s bill providing for presidential primaries and offers his assistance. He invites Norris to Oyster Bay, New York, to discuss several matters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-10
Theodore Roosevelt wants Judge Hinebaugh to introduce a bill for nation-wide presidential primaries as soon as he can in Congress. Roosevelt hopes that the Progressives in Congress will stand together for Progressive policies. Within state legislatures, Roosevelt thinks that Progressives should not fight Republicans and Democrats, but show American citizens that the old parties think the same on important issues.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-19
Representative Norris encloses a copy of a bill regarding presidential primaries and a copy of a statement he gave after introducing the bill. The bill is in response to the “disgraceful events” that occurred in Chicago, most likely referring to the renomination of President Taft at the 1912 Republican National Convention. Norris hopes that Theodore Roosevelt will use his influence to help pass the bill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-06
William Allen White summarizes the ongoing legal battle of President Taft supporters attempting to keep Theodore Roosevelt electors off the Kansas primary ballot. The case is before Justice Pitney and a protest has been submitted that the lateness of the appeal could invalidate the whole Kansas primary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-29
Senator Dixon sends Theodore Roosevelt the statement he made in response to President Taft announcing his support for presidential preference primaries. Dixon’s statement points out several states where legislation to enact primaries is being opposed by Taft supporters. He questions whether Taft will now instruct his managers to support primary legislation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-18
Senator Dixon sends Theodore Roosevelt the statement he made in response to President Taft announcing his support for presidential preference primaries. Dixon’s statement points out several states where legislation to enact primaries is being opposed by Taft supporters. He questions whether Taft will now instruct his managers to support primary legislation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-18
Representative Norris summarizes the bill he introduced providing for presidential primaries in all states.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-06
Senator Bourne provides a memorandum on Oregon’s presidential primary law.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-02-02