But I did not think it wise to put at the head of a movement for reform and for purity of administration, a man whose supporters must defend him against such charges, and who must admit that he had most unwisely of his own accord put himself into a position where such charges were not only possible, but plausible.
Hoar articulates his concerns about nominating a candidate facing serious allegations, prioritizing reform and integrity.
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