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Editorial
July 24, 1867
Raftsman's Journal
Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
The editorial mocks the Democratic Party's quick abandonment of Ulysses S. Grant as a potential presidential candidate after his endorsement of Philip Sheridan's aggressive Reconstruction policies and rejection of Henry Stanbery's more moderate views, rendering him unacceptable to Democrats.
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Deserting The 'Satrap'.—Grant is fast being scratched out of Democratic books. The Democracy were willing to swallow Grant a few weeks ago, and the Pittsburg Post went so far as to recommend the dissolution of the Democratic party, if the Republicans nominated him, in order to afford the Democracy a chance to support the "Satrap." But a thorough endorsement of Sheridan's slashing statesmanship, and a distinct disavowal of Stanbery's views, are pills too bitter for even the least squeamish of Democrats to digest. Grant has made this endorsement and disavowal. This kills the "Satrap" in the estimation of the Democracy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Grant Nomination
Democratic Party
Sheridan Endorsement
Stanbery Disavowal
Political Satire
What entities or persons were involved?
Grant
Democracy
Pittsburg Post
Sheridan
Stanbery
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Democratic Rejection Of Grant
Stance / Tone
Mocking Democratic Inconsistency
Key Figures
Grant
Democracy
Pittsburg Post
Sheridan
Stanbery
Key Arguments
Democrats Initially Willing To Support Grant Even If Nominated By Republicans
Pittsburg Post Suggested Dissolving Democratic Party To Back Grant
Grant's Endorsement Of Sheridan's Aggressive Policies Is Unacceptable To Democrats
Grant's Disavowal Of Stanbery's Views Further Alienates Democrats
This Ends Any Democratic Support For Grant