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A candidate seeking an election by reason of the mistakes his antagonist has made in accordance with his own advice, does not stand much chance of winning.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “A candidate seeking an election by reason of the mistakes his antagonist has made in accordance with his own advice…”
Editor's note · Context
Hoar argues that a candidate's chances of winning diminish if they rely on their opponent's mistakes, emphasizing the importance of personal integrity in campaigns.
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