Question

Which candidate unexpectedly tried to gain the Republican nomination from Taft when Taft’s first term ended?

Answer 1

Its Theodore Roosevelt. If you are doing the assignment, just put down "Roosevelt". The full name is incorrect.

Answer 2

Theodore Roosevelt

Roosevelt unexpectedly tried to win the Republican nomination from William Howard Taft in the 1912 election because he believed that Taft had failed to live up to progressive ideas. Roosevelt had earlier warned Taft to stay away from tariff reform as it could potentially split the Republican party