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He is better known in Ohio than elsewhere, and is stronger there than elsewhere, but the qualities that have made him strong in Ohio will, as the canvass progresses, make him stronger in every state.
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Sherman notes that while Hayes is well-known and strong in Ohio, his appeal will grow nationally as the campaign progresses.
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