Political Career
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In 1920, Alice ran for Congress with the progressive Republican party; the party of Abe Lincoln that had opposed slavery and supported human liberties. Her simple, direct campaign slogan: “I am a Christian, I am an American, I am a Republican,” reflected the character of a woman who, despite her history of fighting for the rights of weaker elements of American society, sought in every way possible to serve her country. It seems that Robertson was able to see the “bigger picture;” that while supporting the underprivileged and those who couldn’t stand up for themselves, she recognized the greatness of the American way.