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Editorial
June 3, 1844
The Whig Standard
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Editorial quotes and agrees with the Nashville Banner's May 24 critique of James K. Polk's Democratic presidential nomination, claiming it provokes jeers and derision outside his small circle, unlike Van Buren who could unite the party.
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MR. POLK AT HOME.
The following paragraph is from the Nashville Banner, and was published on the 24th of May. The editor has guessed very well the effect of Mr. Polk's nomination. We believe that nothing but "jeers and derision" have been exhibited here in reference to that grand affair—unless the Locos themselves may have exhibited stronger emotions, chagrin, and disgust. "Who," the editor asks, "is more likely to unite such a number of Democrats of the Union, as to encourage hopes of success in the Presidential contest than is Mr. Van Buren? Can James K. Polk do so? The question would only be received with jeers and derision out of his own little circle."
The following paragraph is from the Nashville Banner, and was published on the 24th of May. The editor has guessed very well the effect of Mr. Polk's nomination. We believe that nothing but "jeers and derision" have been exhibited here in reference to that grand affair—unless the Locos themselves may have exhibited stronger emotions, chagrin, and disgust. "Who," the editor asks, "is more likely to unite such a number of Democrats of the Union, as to encourage hopes of success in the Presidential contest than is Mr. Van Buren? Can James K. Polk do so? The question would only be received with jeers and derision out of his own little circle."
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Polk Nomination
Van Buren
Democrats
Presidential Contest
Jeers Derision
What entities or persons were involved?
James K. Polk
Martin Van Buren
Democrats
Locos
Nashville Banner
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of James K. Polk's Presidential Nomination
Stance / Tone
Derisive Towards Polk's Nomination, Supportive Of Van Buren
Key Figures
James K. Polk
Martin Van Buren
Democrats
Locos
Nashville Banner
Key Arguments
Polk's Nomination Elicits Jeers And Derision Outside His Small Circle
Van Buren Is More Likely To Unite Democrats For Presidential Success
Locos Show Chagrin And Disgust At The Nomination