They are diligently contrived for catches and committals to be subsequently used in political campaigns, but it may well be doubted whether they ever produce substantial effect upon legislation or prove either gainful or hurtful in partisan contests.
Blaine critiques the effectiveness of political declarations in influencing legislation and their potential lack of substantial impact.
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