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Semi Weekly Herald
Durango, La Plata County, Colorado
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Speculation abounds on the future of the Progressive Party, formed last August and now second in the nation, with Republicans expecting its return to the GOP, while Democrats and Progressives see it as permanent. Debate also centers on Roosevelt's role, possibly as 1916 nominee or retiring to hand over to leaders like Beveridge, Garfield, Straus, and Johnson.
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There is much speculation at this time as to what will become of the new party that was formed last August and forced ahead with such rapid strides as to take second place in the nation, according to the latest reports.
Many Republicans are inclined to believe that the Progressives will return to the Republican party, but the Democrats believe and the Progressives claim that the new party is to be a permanent one.
The next important matter of speculation in connection with that of the new party is the one concerning the part that Roosevelt is to play in the future politics of the nation. Many believe and some claim that he will again be the nominee of the Progressive party in 1916. Others claim that it was the object of Roosevelt to form the new party and then retire from the leadership, turning it over to such men as Beveridge, Garfield, Straus, Johnson and others.
Roosevelt has made no statement as yet that indicates what part he expects to play in the politics of the country and his leaders and followers will watch with interest for a statement from him along those lines. The Republicans and Democrats will also keep close watch on his movements and statements, because of the unusual personal following he has.
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Much speculation exists regarding the new party formed last August, which advanced rapidly to second place nationally. Republicans believe Progressives will rejoin them, but Democrats and Progressives assert its permanence. Further speculation concerns Roosevelt's future political role, with some expecting him as the 1916 Progressive nominee, others suggesting he formed the party to retire and pass leadership to figures like Beveridge, Garfield, Straus, and Johnson. Roosevelt has made no statement on his intentions, drawing interest from all parties due to his personal following.