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The campaign opened with two clearly defined issues--limitation of the liquor traffic and condemnation of the Nebraska Act.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “The campaign opened with two clearly defined issues--limitation of the liquor traffic and condemnation of the Nebraska…”
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This statement outlines the key issues that defined the political campaign.
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