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Editorial March 22, 1808

The Enquirer

Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia

What is this article about?

A note appended to a letter from the Baltimore American suggests that Pennsylvania's vote will favor James Madison, but due to a slim caucus majority and uncertainties, proposes nominating DeWitt Clinton as the Republican vice-presidential candidate to unify the party and alleviate discord.

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Note. The following note is subjoined to the letter from the Balt. American, in our first page. If the observation and information of the editor of that paper are correct, the vote in Pennsylvania will be decidedly for Mr. Madison. Still, as things are at present, the majority of the caucus is so small, and so many belonging to certain anti-caucus votes uncertain, the prospect of an unanimous vote, as terrific as it is, in favor of Mr. Clinton, fears he is disinclined to serve again in that station. Would it not be both wise and politic to put up Mr. DeWitt Clinton as the republican candidate for vice president? We assure no measure could be more effectual in allaying angry passions...discord.

What sub-type of article is it?

Partisan Politics

What keywords are associated?

Presidential Election Vice President Nomination Dewitt Clinton Republican Candidate Party Unity Pennsylvania Vote

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Madison Mr. Clinton Dewitt Clinton Pennsylvania Caucus Balt. American

Editorial Details

Primary Topic

Nomination Of Dewitt Clinton For Vice President

Stance / Tone

Supportive Of Party Unity Through Clinton Nomination

Key Figures

Mr. Madison Mr. Clinton Dewitt Clinton Pennsylvania Caucus Balt. American

Key Arguments

Pennsylvania Vote Likely For Madison Caucus Majority Small And Uncertain Clinton May Be Disinclined To Serve Again Nominating Dewitt Clinton As Vp Would Allay Passions And Discord

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