Roosevelt called it, “New nationalism” which “ recognized the inevitability of economic concentration and called on government to regulate the new economic structures.” Unlike Debs, Roosevelt believed it was the responsibility of the government to regulate businesses which would provide “ equal opportunity for all citizens” but first it must be cleared of all corruption and “ special interest” for the economy and prosperity of the nation. Roosevelt reminded society of past special interest like cotton that harmed the political integrity before, and now special interest is causing corrupt government and unfair business trust, that if not regulated the nation will be forced into the ownerships of railroads, some candidates actually had similar views as Roosevelt as
Roosevelt called it, “New nationalism” which “ recognized the inevitability of economic concentration and called on government to regulate the new economic structures.” Unlike Debs, Roosevelt believed it was the responsibility of the government to regulate businesses which would provide “ equal opportunity for all citizens” but first it must be cleared of all corruption and “ special interest” for the economy and prosperity of the nation. Roosevelt reminded society of past special interest like cotton that harmed the political integrity before, and now special interest is causing corrupt government and unfair business trust, that if not regulated the nation will be forced into the ownerships of railroads, some candidates actually had similar views as Roosevelt as