As the first slate of states have been declared, a host of surprises have been revealed.

While the primaries of Florida, Oklahoma and Louisiana remained unpledged, one delegate from South Carolina primary convention stated that they were aligning with Judge Jeter C. Pritchard of North Carolina and another pledged themself to General John J. Pershing of Missouri. These unexpected events early within the primaries raised a new challenge to the expected outcome, both candidates respectfully stating that they wouldn’t oppose or reject the nomination if sufficient support was mustered.

It was at the Arizona Primary that events flipped on their heads, the states six delegates being pledged to Senator Hiram Johnson of California. The state had been expected to vote for General Leonard Wood of Massachusetts but he would only place second, Governor Frank O. Lowden of Illinois following third and Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio arriving in fourth but not last. In a completely shocking turn of events, Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin managed to muster up a minor force of voters, placing last but sending shock waves through the convention.

Though Senator La Follette hasn’t stated his intention to run this cycle, it appears that the rumors of support were accurate. It is believed that while some of these Republicans wish to see Senator La Follette win the nomination, the Circus Coalition are similarly interested in having Fighting Bob represent this growing movement. Word has been circulating that the Labor Party has been in contact with the Senator and negotiating on this idea, the momentum in Arizona possibly being apart of this motive (but nothing being confirmed at this time).

While these events have brought about shock waves, all of the candidates are still waiting for the next slew of primaries before deciding on anything more. Governor Lowden and Senator Harding need to be extra vigilant these next rounds as if they are unable to drum up support, it could result in the concluding of their campaigns.

General Leonard Wood of Massachusetts

Forged from the same stock as the late Theodore Roosevelt, General Leonard Wood made a name for himself out in the frontier before earning national attention as the co-organizer of the Rough Riders. From his time as Military Governor of Cuba to Army Chief of Staff, he has always found himself drifting toward policies of reform and modernization. Foreseeing U.S. involvement in the Great War, the General led in the key effort of preparedness for when troops eventually were sent off onto European soil. Along with understanding the need for economic efficiency, he believes in a protective tariff and well organized government budget system. Despite holding a record of competence, some believe that his ties with the military establishment could bring him into conflict with the Conservative arm of the party.

Senator Hiram Johnson of California

An old name when it comes to Progressive politics, Senator Hiram Johnson…

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