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Under these conditions, the voters of the country districts saw no reason for defeating a governor whom they liked, for a man whose military service added nothing to his credit or to the lustre of the State.
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This statement reflects the political dynamics in New York during a time of war, highlighting the voters' preferences despite external pressures.
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