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They had encouraged the revolt, expecting the selection of Adams, or Trumbull, or David Davis, whom they could readily adopt, but Greeley, a lifelong antagonist, plunged them into trouble.
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This quote highlights the unexpected outcome of the nomination process, illustrating the tensions within the political factions.
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