apparently that’s what happened with Teddy Roosevelt. party leadership didn’t like him as the governor of New York because he was too progressive, so they “promoted” him to McKinley’s VP, a position where he would have less influence. but then someone shot McKinley, and suddenly Roosevelt had a lot of influence
McKinley being shot was unironically one of the best things that happened in US history, followed quickly by Roosevelt losing his temper at the trusts and going on a crusade.
apparently that’s what happened with Teddy Roosevelt. party leadership didn’t like him as the governor of New York because he was too progressive, so they “promoted” him to McKinley’s VP, a position where he would have less influence. but then someone shot McKinley, and suddenly Roosevelt had a lot of influence
McKinley being shot was unironically one of the best things that happened in US history, followed quickly by Roosevelt losing his temper at the trusts and going on a crusade.