Was Elihu Root a supporter of President William Howard Taft in the Senate?
Yes, he was a conservative supporter
No, he criticized Taft's policies
No, he supported the opposition
No, he was indifferent to Taft
Answer
Yes, Elihu Root was a conservative supporter of President William Howard Taft in the Senate. Root served as Secretary of War and Secretary of State under President Theodore Roosevelt, and he was a close friend and advisor to Taft. Root was a leading figure in the Republican Party, and he was instrumental in Taft's nomination for president in 1908.
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