Fenton, regardless of whom he hit, relied upon carefully drawn charges sustained by affidavits; Conkling trusted to a fire of scathing sarcasm, supported by personal influence with his Democratic colleagues and the President's power in his own party.
Alexander contrasts the strategies of Fenton and Conkling during a political contest, highlighting their differing approaches to influence and persuasion.
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