Charles Sumner: “But as other opinions practically prevail and seek vent, so must…”

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But as other opinions practically prevail and seek vent, so must parties change or multiply.

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He argues that as new opinions emerge, political parties must evolve or multiply to represent them.

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Charles Sumner: “But as other opinions practically prevail and seek vent, so must parties change or multiply.”