The Democratic party had precipitated the war, had organized the military force that prosecuted it, had controlled its immense patronage, and had brought it to a victorious conclusion, yet had gained no political strength in the country.
Blaine discusses the paradox of the Democratic party's lack of political gain despite military success.
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