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When the purity of the ballot is secure, majorities are sure to elect officers reflecting the views of the majority.
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gutenberg.orgUlysses S. Grant: “When the purity of the ballot is secure, majorities are sure to elect officers reflecting the views of the majority.”
Editor's note · Context
Grant asserts that when the integrity of voting is ensured, elected officials will represent the majority's views.
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