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Was Elihu Root involved in the presidential nomination process for William Howard Taft?

  • Yes, he played a central role in Taft's nomination

  • No, he opposed Taft's nomination

  • No, he was not involved in politics at that time

  • Yes, but he supported another candidate

Answer

Yes, Elihu Root played a central role in Taft's nomination. Root was a powerful Republican Senator from New York, and he was also a close friend of Taft. He was instrumental in convincing other Republicans to support Taft's nomination, and he also helped to draft Taft's acceptance speech.
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