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Editorial
August 22, 1880
The Weekly Elko Independent
Elko, Elko County, Nevada
What is this article about?
The Illinois State Register critiques the Republican party's prioritization of party loyalty over constitutional fidelity, claiming ex-Confederates who join Republicans are deemed more patriotic than Democratic-voting Union soldiers.
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The Illinois State Register moralizes thusly:
"It is surprising how far a Union soldier who votes a Democratic ticket falls from grace in the esteem of the Republican party. It is no less astounding to what heights of exaltation and patriotism the ex-Confederate rises when he joins that faithful organization. It is a vital doctrinal tenet of faith of the Republican party that a converted Confederate outranks in patriotism and loyalty a Democratic Union soldier; that allegiance to the Republican party is the test of patriotism, and not a faithfulness to the Constitution and laws."
"It is surprising how far a Union soldier who votes a Democratic ticket falls from grace in the esteem of the Republican party. It is no less astounding to what heights of exaltation and patriotism the ex-Confederate rises when he joins that faithful organization. It is a vital doctrinal tenet of faith of the Republican party that a converted Confederate outranks in patriotism and loyalty a Democratic Union soldier; that allegiance to the Republican party is the test of patriotism, and not a faithfulness to the Constitution and laws."
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Republican Party
Patriotism
Union Soldier
Ex Confederate
Democratic Ticket
Party Loyalty
What entities or persons were involved?
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Union Soldier
Ex Confederate
Illinois State Register
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Republican Views On Patriotism And Loyalty
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Republican Party Hypocrisy
Key Figures
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Union Soldier
Ex Confederate
Illinois State Register
Key Arguments
Union Soldier Voting Democratic Loses Esteem In Republican Eyes
Ex Confederate Joining Republicans Gains High Patriotism Status
Republican Doctrine: Converted Confederate Outranks Democratic Union Soldier In Loyalty
Allegiance To Republican Party Tests Patriotism, Not Faithfulness To Constitution