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In 1888 there was a very strong, almost irresistible feeling among Republicans in the country that Blaine should be put in nomination again, although he had peremptorily and publicly refused to be a candidate.
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Hoar describes the strong desire among Republicans to nominate Blaine again in 1888 despite his refusals.
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