Favorable or Unfavorable #47: Albert J. Beveridge

[vcczar]

Albert Beveridge (IN-R) is a good example that Progressives during that era aren't necessarily progressives by 21st century standards as you can see from his c. 1901 action. Many progressives during this time ignored the plight of blacks too. Many favored eugenics. Beveridge also is a good example of a Roosevelt Progressive, which is a more nationalist and intervenalist progressivism, as opposed to La Follette progresivism, which was non-interventionist and less nationalistic. Eastern progressives tended to go the Roosevelt route, while Western progressives tended to follow the La Follette route. Ohio and Indiana were kind of caught in the middle.

His actions:

Beveridge, Albert J	1900	promoted P.I. treaty
Beveridge, Albert J	1900	major exponent of patriotism, expansionism
Beveridge, Albert J	1901?	Senate Comm on Territories Chair; blocks AZ and NM statehood because too many Hispanics and non-whites
Beveridge, Albert J	1905	sponsors meat inspection bill
Beveridge, Albert J	1905	Seen as an intellectual leader of the Progressive Era about this time
Beveridge, Albert J	1905	speaks out on need to curb trusts
Beveridge, Albert J	1907	Major stand on corporate and labor bills
Beveridge, Albert J	1908	Preferred VP choice by Taft
Beveridge, Albert J	1909	one of Prog action group vs. P/A Tariff
Beveridge, Albert J	1912	Gives keynote speech at Prog Party Conv
Beveridge, Albert J	1916	Becomes noted US historian with publication of book on John Marshall

[vcczar]

I really dislike him prior to 1905. I almost voted unfavorable, but I think he barely saves himself with 1905-1907.