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John Sherman: “If the Democratic party stands in the way, so much the worse for the Democratic party.”

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If the Democratic party stands in the way, so much the worse for the Democratic party.
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John Sherman
Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Sherman warns the Democratic Party of the consequences if they obstruct the Republican Party's plans regarding voting rights.

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