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Instead of bringing a candidate to oppose him; instead of creating issues upon which the choice of the nation could be enlightened; instead of principles discussed, what have we seen?
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Here, Alexander critiques the lack of substantive political discourse during a convention.
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As he lived, so he died, a strange, lonely, unhappy man, out of tune with the beautiful world in which he was permitted to exist upward of four score years.
I discerned also unmistakable evidences of stern integrity, earnest patriotism, and unswerving fidelity.
And is it not needed when its taking helps us and hurts our enemy?
And what have I to lose by withdrawing and leaving the party unembarrassed?
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