Walter Bagehot: “In a party once divided it is very difficult to secure unanimity in…”

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In a party once divided it is very difficult to secure unanimity in favour of the very person whom a disinterested bystander would recommend.

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Walter Bagehot

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Bagehot points out the challenges of achieving consensus within a divided party regarding leadership choices.

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