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His talents were acknowledged; his courteous manners, his wide intelligence, his generous hospitality, gave him a large popularity; but his alliance with President Johnson was fatal to his political fortunes.
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Blaine reflects on the political downfall of a colleague due to his association with President Johnson.
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