I think it vital that the issue as to the merits of the constitution should not be mixed up with the selection of State officers, and that no election of State officers should be had until after the constitution has been fully approved and finally settled upon.
Taft emphasizes the importance of separating the approval of a constitution from the election of state officers.
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