It did not nominate a ticket, which would have defeated the purpose of the secession; but, by proclaiming the principles of Free-soil, it struck the keynote of popular sentiment; divided the Democratic party, and let the Whigs into power by thirty thousand majority.
This quote highlights the strategic decision of a political group that ultimately influenced the balance of power in the election.
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Thoughtful men who were not in any sense political partisans gave careful heed to his words.
This reduced the question to ratification or secession.
I discerned also unmistakable evidences of stern integrity, earnest patriotism, and unswerving fidelity.
Against these acts the Democrats vigorously protested, declaring them unconstitutional, revolutionary, and another step toward centralisation, while Republicans pointed out their necessity in the interest of a fair vote and an honest count.
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