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For the first time in history of any convention, of either party, a candidate supported by a majority of the delegates failed to be nominated.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “For the first time in history of any convention, of either party, a candidate supported by a majority of the delegates…”
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This quote highlights a significant moment in political history where a candidate with majority support was not nominated, marking a departure from traditional practices in conventions.
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