I have always entertained the opinion that frauds in elections are more dangerous crimes than cheating, theft and robbery, because they are committed against the whole people and sap and undermine republican institutions.
Sherman argues that electoral fraud poses a greater threat to democracy than common crimes like theft.
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That is all we ask, and what we demand at all hazards.
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Let us, my friends, unite in electing him President of the United States.
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