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Victoria C. Woodhull: “The labor class have it in their power to send to Congress just those who shall fully represent their interests; but…”

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The labor class have it in their power to send to Congress just those who shall fully represent their interests; but they do not do this; most of them are found actively supporting those whom Capital selects and holds up for their suffrages.
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Victoria C. Woodhull

Editor's note · Context

She points out that the labor class has the power to elect representatives who truly reflect their interests.

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