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The Democrats made him out a tricky and typical “New York politician.” In point of fact he was a many-sided, accomplished man who had a taking way of adjusting all conditions and adapting himself to all companies.
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Watterson defends Arthur against negative portrayals, presenting him as a multifaceted and adaptable individual.
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