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A National Convention which is a Presidential ring cannot represent the Republican Party.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner asserts that a convention driven by personal interests cannot truly represent the party.
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But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
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