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Henry Watterson: “As a consequence the Republicans for a long time had everything their own way, and, save for the Taft-Roosevelt quarrel…”

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As a consequence the Republicans for a long time had everything their own way, and, save for the Taft-Roosevelt quarrel, might have held their power indefinitely.
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Henry Watterson
Democratic · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Watterson reflects on the political landscape and the Republicans' dominance during a specific period.

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