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Taft was a leader of a conservative coalition that opposed expansion of what?
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The New Deal, a series of economic policies enacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, faced opposition from a conservative coalition led by Senator Robert A. Taft. Taft and his allies criticized the New Deal's expansive government intervention and spending, arguing that it undermined individual liberty and free markets. They advocated for a more limited role of the government in the economy and a balanced budget.
Unveiling the Legacy: The Life and Politics of Robert A. Taft
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