William Howard Taft tours the Columbia Highway in Oregon in 1915 and golfs in 1925 in Canada

The transcript provides an overview of Taft's life, highlighting his jovial personality, conservative political and judicial views, and his love for food. Born in Cincinnati in 1857, Taft pursued a law degree and began his career as an assistant county prosecutor. He quickly advanced to become a judge in the State Superior Court and later the US Circuit Court.

Describe Taft's career progression in the judiciary.

What was Taft's political stance as mentioned in the text?