The American Presidential Election of 1908

The 31st presidential election in 1908 saw William Howard Taft, endorsed by Theodore Roosevelt, win against William Jennings Bryan. Taft was nominated through the first presidential preference primary. Despite Bryan's popularity, his campaign failed, marking his third defeat. The election also featured third-party candidates like Eugene Debs and Eugene Chafin. Taft's campaign used slogans to highlight Bryan's past failures. Taft won with 321 electoral votes, while Bryan received 162. This election marked Oklahoma's first participation as a state.

What were the main reasons Theodore Roosevelt endorsed William Howard Taft for the presidency?

How did the Republican nomination process in 1908 differ from previous elections?

What was William Jennings Bryan's argument for being a more logical successor to Roosevelt than Taft?

Describe the campaign strategies used by William Howard Taft and William Jennings Bryan during the election.

What were the results of the 1908 presidential election, and how did they compare to previous elections for Bryan?