In January 1912 , Cummins announced his intention to run for the Republican presidential nomination . He was considered as a candidate at the 1912 Republican National Convention . However , during the turmoil following the walkout of Theodore Roosevelt 's supporters , Cummins 's name was not placed in the presidential ballot . In the national election , Cummins supported Roosevelt rather than Taft , even though he opposed Roosevelt 's creation of a third party
1912 Republican National Convention
1912 Republican National Convention
Albert B. Cummins