re: For the first time in 4 years, Auburn won't have to deal with this guy...

What TR talked about in the election of 1912 was not the same as what FDR did. And the idea was not new in 1912 and not new to Progressives. TR knew his shot of winning that election went out the window when the Taft people screwed him out of the nomination. Hence the Bull Moose party and the appeal to the Midwest (where he hoped to win). So, he geared his speeches toward them.

However, a study of the progressive movement shows that TR was very tame compared to the others. One of my favorite quotes said to TR was "You were the progressive leader of the conservative party, now you are the conservative leader of the Progressive party."

That election always fascinated me. Thanks for the discussion!