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Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Mr. Combes that economic prosperity for all must be achieved and then how to divide it up can be discussed. Roosevelt also agrees with the need to get rid of the Wilson administration, but he also thinks that nothing can happen if Roosevelt is a candidate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-12-31
Theodore Roosevelt informs George Cherrie that he had noticed all Cherrie’s work in Vermont. Roosevelt thinks the American people are disgusted with the Wilson administration and see voting for the Republican Party as the best way to punish them. Americans also appear to be sick of reform and of Roosevelt, in particular. Roosevelt thinks that the people will come around to the principles of reform in time, but not to him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-12-03
Theodore Roosevelt reassures Henry Waldo Coe about the last election losses. Roosevelt thinks that the American people are tired, for the moment, of reform, but will return to the principle in time. Roosevelt thinks that voters are more tired of the people, especially himself, than the ideals.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-11-07
In response to Theodore Roosevelt’s article in The Outlook, Henry Writt argues strongly against the direct election of senators and the idea of expanding referendum votes. He thinks that more democracy will be bad for America and that increased voting opportunities places undue burden on voters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-04
Grover Cleveland shakes hands with Puck’s figure for the Independent Party labeled “Independent Voter.” Behind them are bell tents with banners labeled “Reform.” In the lower left corner is a “Withered Flower” with the face of Roswell Pettibone Flower.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1884-06-25