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He argued that, although Republicans were sure of 114 electoral votes, it was essential to carry Pennsylvania to secure the additional 35, and that Pennsylvania could not be carried.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “He argued that, although Republicans were sure of 114 electoral votes, it was essential to carry Pennsylvania to secure…”
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Here, Alexander summarizes the strategic importance of Pennsylvania in the electoral landscape of the time.
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