use the quote to answer the question.
“[Taft’s] policies, principles, purposes, and ideals are the same as mine. The Roosevelt policies will not go out with Roosevelt.”
- Theodore Roosevelt in a letter to George Trevelyan, November 6, 1908
Based on the quote, which statement best explains why President Roosevelt supported William Taft in the 1908 election?
a. Taft’s review on economic policy were much more progressive than Roosevelt’s.
b. Taft was a strong leader who voters would support in the election.
c. Roosevelt thought Taft would be just as able to influence legislation as he was.
d. Roosevelt believed Taft would continue his progressive reform in office.