He then made the strategic mistake of trying to beat Senator Taft in Taft's home state of Ohio.

Now where is Senator Taft?

The Republicans, led by Senator Taft, began to sense they had an election winner here.

I served in Congress with Senator Taft's father.

Senator Taft was the leader of the GOP's conservative wing.

Senator Taft regarded Bradley in particular with suspicion, due to Bradley's focus on Europe at the expense of Asia.

Senator Taft said in glad surprise.

"You will not need to look far to find a second for that motion, either, Congresswoman," Senator Taft said.

The guard showed Senator Taft his identity card without a word of protest.

The conservative Republicans led by Senator Taft were based in the Midwest and parts of the South.