In Theodore Roosevelt's later years, he became more extreme in his views. His eventual break from the Republican Party had massive effects on the political alignment of the nation. But was this sudden shift motivated by principle... or ego?
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Theodore Roosevelt, Pt. I: The Moderate
President Theodore Roosevelt is remembered as a progressive hero, but that only tells half the story. His legacy is best understood as a series of moderate advances meant to keep true "radicals" at bay.
2003 CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR RECALL — GRAY DAVIS VS. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER (kind of)
In the far away time of 2003, Democratic Governor Gray Davis faced a recall attempt. The race to be his replacement quickly devolved into a media circus. Candidates included Davis' own Lieutenant Governor, a pornstar, and, of course, The Terminator.
The Know Nothing Party
That time a conspiracy-filled nationalist organization almost took over America.
Great Emergencies — Profile: Chester A. Arthur
In 1881, the most corrupt politician in the country had a change of heart.
2020 – DONALD TRUMP VS JOE BIDEN, pt. I
TL;DR: Orange man bad
2012 – BARACK OBAMA VS MITT ROMNEY
Barack Obama took office as the nation faced several crises. Four years later, were Americans happy with his performance? Or did they side with the obstructionist Republicans?
2008 – BARACK OBAMA VS JOHN MCCAIN
For the first time since 1928, neither the incumbent president nor the vice president were in the running for their party's nomination. The presidential election was totally up for grabs! Would voters want someone who would continue the policies of President Bush? Or were they hoping for a... change? The Last Four Years Despite a … Continue reading 2008 – BARACK OBAMA VS JOHN MCCAIN
2004 – GEORGE W. BUSH VS JOHN KERRY
George W. Bush took office during a relatively peaceful time in American history, but just a few months into his presidency, he was confronted with the worst act of terror ever committed on American soil. Suddenly, Bush was a wartime president. As the next election neared, was everyone still happy with his leadership?
1996 – BILL CLINTON VS BOB DOLE
Bill Clinton was the first Democratic president since the Reagan Revolution of the 1980s. Could this "New Democrat" fend off the rising tide of conservatism? Or would he follow in the footsteps of Jimmy Carter and become a one-term president?