Although Clinton's canal policy, upon the success of which he had staked his all, was signally vindicating itself in rapidity of construction, and the very moderate estimate of cost, his friends did not hesitate to advise him that his re-election to the governorship was impossible.
Alexander discusses the challenges faced by a political leader despite the success of his policies, illustrating the complexities of political life.
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