John Sherman: “This is more a question of prejudice than principle, but a voter has…”

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This is more a question of prejudice than principle, but a voter has as much right to his prejudices as to his vote. . . .

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Sherman reflects on the nature of voter prejudices, asserting the right to hold personal biases.

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John Sherman: “This is more a question of prejudice than principle, but a voter has as much right to his prejudices as to his vote. . .…”