Teddy Roosevelt addressed Progressive Party 100 years ago as their candidate . John Avlon says the issues he championed were ahead of their time , many still relevant today . Comment: Avlon : Roosevelt 's `` vigorous citizenship and heroic sense of politics still inspire ''
Teddy Roosevelt addressed Progressive Party 100 years ago as their candidate . John Avlon says the issues he championed were ahead of their time , many still relevant today . Roosevelt lost the election but gained the highest third-party vote in U.S. history . Avlon : Roosevelt 's `` vigorous citizenship and heroic sense of politics still inspire ''