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The latter was undoubtedly embarrassed by personal enemies who controlled the Welsh vote, but the real cause of his defeat was military disasters, financial embarrassments, and the emancipation proclamation.
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This summarizes the factors contributing to a political defeat, emphasizing the role of external pressures and events.
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