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Why was taft such a bad president?
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William Howard Taft was not very successful as president, due in part to his lack of vision and inability to inspire public support for his progressive reforms. He also alienated key figures in his own party and failed to keep the trust of his fellow progressives in theodore roosevelt's theodore roosevelt's cabinet. His decision not to run for reelection in 1912 led to the election of wilson, who continued the progressive agenda in his own way. Taft is also remembered for a few high-profile scandals, including one involving attorney general afton c. craig and for his role in helping corrupt big-time politicians and corporations get away with wrongdoing.