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The politicians all opposed it on the plea that it would divide the Republicans and restore the Democrats to power, and that we must wait for the growth of a public opinion that would justify its agitation.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Julian: “The politicians all opposed it on the plea that it would divide the Republicans and restore the Democrats to power, and…”
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Julian critiques politicians for delaying suffrage advocacy due to fears of political division.
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