by Xavier Grey

Created on: July 10, 2008   Last Updated: December 01, 2010

It's a safe assumption that many people are unfamiliar with the Bull Moose Progressive party which was established by Theodore Roosevelt in the early 20th century. Roosevelt, who took his place as the 26th President of the United States after the assassination of President William McKinley. Roosevelt's name became synonymous with progressivism, and though he lost his bid for re-election as a Bull Moose Progressive, his achievements still reverberate through our society by way of anti-trust laws, the Panama Canal, and as having been the first American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906. The list of achievements that can be attributed to Theodore Roosevelt is expansive, including but not limited to the "Square Deal".

President Taft lost the popular vote to Roosevelt in 1912, but subsequently received the Republican Nomination. Roosevelt is credited with attracting enough Republicans to allow the Democratic Party victory in that election, and is the only Presidential candidate in history to come in second as a third party candidate. The history and subsequent achievements of Progressives are historically cemented by some of our nations most notable historical figures. The rift in the Republican party was eventually overcome, and the Bull Moose Party was all but lost to obscurity, though the ideologies themselves live on, even unto present day politics.

Right now, at this very moment, there is a little known candidate, who supports and embodies many of the principals outlined by the historical Progressives of the early 20th century. This little known party is perhaps best represented by an even lesser known politician, which is certainly the case with Randall Trackwell of Topeka, Kansas. Much like Roosevelt, the benefits of a three party system seem evident to Trackwell. He seems to believe that a third political option keeps both Democrats and Republicans on their toes. Unlike Roosevelt, Mr. Trackwell has been incapable of garnering enough support to effect the outcome of an election, though his determination and stamina have carried him through many failed attempts to gain public office.

Trackwell has run for the office of Mayor in his home town of Topeka, Kansas more than once. He was unsuccessful in his bid for the office of Governor. And as the trend would dictate, he will most definitely be unsuccessful in his pursuit of the Presidency of this nation. He knows that he has no chance of winning, but seems intent on maintaining the philosophies of the

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