Who were some of the allies of La Follette's third-party candidacy?
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Federalists
Socialist Party, farmer's groups, labor unions, and others
Answer
La Follette was allied with the Socialist Party, farmer's groups, labor unions, and others in his third-party candidacy. These groups all shared a common goal of opposing the growing power of corporate interests and promoting social and economic reforms. La Follette's campaign was successful in mobilizing these groups and raising awareness of their concerns, but he ultimately failed to win the election.
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