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I know many might think "Its been done before" but after review past threads, most I have see simply start with “RAR, Roosevelt wins the election!” and then asks what happens after that.

Regardless of what Roosevelt might do AFTER he is elected, the purpose of this thread is to lay down a convincing and historically possible method for Theodore Roosevelt to win the 1912 Elections. As stated, my hopeful purpose for this thread is to establish HOW he may win. Currently as far as I can see, the two most plausible methods are either:

A: Taft withdrawals/has medical issues before or during the Republican convention in Chicago that forces the Republican party to accept Roosevelt as their candidate leading to a more unified election against Wilson.

Or

B: After the Republican Bull Moose split; a series of events may need to take place to ensure a Roosevelt victory. Taft would still have to drop out, either from medical reasons or another issue. Also toward the end of the election, an Assassination attempt left Roosevelt in the hospital and unable to campaign during the final crucial weeks of the election.

"A" seems the most plausible method for a Roosevelt victory as it involves a unified party with more resources working against Wilson. However a “B” victory would seem to ensure a stable third party in America, making the “Progressive” party of Roosevelt a truly Liberal wing, the Democrats becoming over time the centrist party, and the Republicans, who may split between the GOP, the Dems, and the Progressives.

In truth however, the primary reason why I am looking for a plausible method of Roosevelt winning the election is mostly to see Woodrow Wilson does NOT become President.

So comments and additional theories as well as historical information are welcome and encouraged.
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