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This sarcastic thrust emphasised the notorious gerrymander which, in spite of the Tammany frauds, gave the Republicans a legislative majority of twenty-four on joint-ballot.
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This quote underscores the impact of gerrymandering on electoral outcomes, despite the fraud allegations against Tammany.
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