Who did William Borah challenge in his early senate career?
President Woodrow Wilson
President Theodore Roosevelt
President Herbert Hoover
President William Howard Taft
Answer
In the early stages of his Senate career, William Borah challenged President William Howard Taft. Borah fiercely opposed Taft's policies including progressive policies, like conservation efforts and trust-busting measures, viewing them as excessive government intervention. Borah consistently criticized Taft's presidency, resulting in a strained relationship between the two Republican Party members.
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