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Editorial
November 21, 1892
Asheville Daily Citizen
Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Editorial from the Charlotte Observer debates patriotic political views, arguing that voters primarily seek to change or retain officeholders rather than focus on issues like tariffs and currency, and that party patronage is no longer the main driver of campaigns, urging parties to adapt intelligently. Mentions Grover Cleveland at a banquet.
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TWO VIEWS.
Which is the Higher, the More Patriotic?
From the Charlotte Observer.
The offices belong to the party that is in power, and that party is wise that recognizes the fact that while a great many people go to the polls to vote on the tariff, the currency and such questions as these, ninety-nine hundredths go there primarily to vote one set of officers out and another in, or to keep one set in and another out.
Grover Cleveland at a banquet Saturday night.
The distribution of party rewards for party action is no longer the main spring of a political campaign. The situation must be intelligently met by those in charge of our political organization. No party, I care not whether Democratic or Republican, can get the support of the mass of voters by merely promising the party rewards for party supremacy.
Which is the Higher, the More Patriotic?
From the Charlotte Observer.
The offices belong to the party that is in power, and that party is wise that recognizes the fact that while a great many people go to the polls to vote on the tariff, the currency and such questions as these, ninety-nine hundredths go there primarily to vote one set of officers out and another in, or to keep one set in and another out.
Grover Cleveland at a banquet Saturday night.
The distribution of party rewards for party action is no longer the main spring of a political campaign. The situation must be intelligently met by those in charge of our political organization. No party, I care not whether Democratic or Republican, can get the support of the mass of voters by merely promising the party rewards for party supremacy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Partisan Politics
Political Patronage
Voter Motivations
Elections
Grover Cleveland
Party Rewards
What entities or persons were involved?
Charlotte Observer
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Debate On Higher Patriotism In Politics And Decline Of Patronage
Stance / Tone
Advisory Critique Of Reliance On Party Rewards
Key Figures
Charlotte Observer
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Key Arguments
Voters Primarily Attend Polls To Change Or Retain Officeholders Rather Than Vote On Issues Like Tariffs And Currency
Party In Power Owns The Offices And Should Recognize This Fact
Distribution Of Party Rewards Is No Longer The Main Spring Of Political Campaigns
Political Organizations Must Intelligently Address This Changing Situation
No Party Can Gain Mass Voter Support Solely By Promising Patronage Rewards