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He possessed the confidence of the President, the devotion of his followers, and the admiration of his opponents, who watched his tactics in the selection of a candidate for governor with deepest interest.
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This passage emphasizes the respect and strategic acumen of a political leader as perceived by both allies and adversaries.
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