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Editorial
August 5, 1836
The Arkansas Advocate
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
A rebuttal to the Eastern Sentinel's claim that Martin Van Buren is the favorite of New York and U.S. people, citing his minority election as Governor and Vice President with a 50,000 vote deficit.
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Full Text
Mr. Van Buren is the favorite of the people of New York; they elected him to the office of Governor. He is the favorite of the people of the United States; they elected him to the Vice Presidency. - Eastern Sentinel. Mr Van Buren is not the favorite of the people of New York! he was a minority Governor. He is not the favorite of the people of the United States; he was a minority Vice President. The popular vote of the United States left him in a minority of 50,000. Is it thus the people treat a "favorite?"
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Van Buren
Election Minority
Governor
Vice President
Popular Vote
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Van Buren
Eastern Sentinel
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of Van Buren's Popularity In Elections
Stance / Tone
Strongly Oppositional To Claims Of Van Buren's Favoritism
Key Figures
Mr. Van Buren
Eastern Sentinel
Key Arguments
Van Buren Was A Minority Governor In New York
Van Buren Was A Minority Vice President Of The United States
Popular Vote Left Van Buren In A Minority Of 50,000
People Do Not Treat A Favorite With Minority Support