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It was an illustration of how rapidly public opinion is changed, and with what force it may be brought to bear upon a given question in a period that is filled with the spirit of revolutionary excitement.
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Blaine discusses the rapid shift in public opinion and its powerful influence on political decisions during times of social upheaval.
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