Life — September 26, 1912 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Life Magazine, September 29, 1912 This editorial page discusses Roosevelt's 1912 presidential campaign. The text critiques Roosevelt for changing his mind about running for president—he previously declared he wouldn't seek another term, but later changed course to challenge Taft. The main illustration (a bird with scattered footprints) appears to satirize Roosevelt's inconsistency or erratic path. The article argues Roosevelt's flip-flopping undermines his credibility, despite his intelligence. It contrasts Roosevelt with Governor Murphy and the Democratic party, suggesting Roosevelt's unpredictability makes him unreliable compared to more stable political figures. The piece represents the 1912 split in the Republican party that would ultimately help elect Woodrow Wilson.