How was Theodore Roosevelt able to initiate progressive reforms that were unpopular with his party?

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Roosevelt had friends within Congress.

Roosevelt had friends within Congress.

Roosevelt was popular with Americans.

Roosevelt was popular with Americans.

Roosevelt had the support of the Supreme Court.

Roosevelt had the support of the Supreme Court.

Roosevelt won the presidential election by a landslide.

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Roosevelt was popular with Americans — he used his widespread public support (the "bully pulpit") to pressure Congress and his party to accept progressive reforms.