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Editorial
October 13, 1880
Sacramento Daily Record Union
Sacramento, Sacramento County, California
What is this article about?
The editorial highlights business fears tied to potential Democratic victory in the presidential election, contrasting it with stability under Garfield, and views Democratic rule as an economic disaster.
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COMMERCE AND POLITICS.
It is significant that all the uneasiness which affects commercial and financial circles is caused by the possibility of a Democratic success. There is no thought of postponing investments or large transactions, or reducing operations, because of a possibility of the election of Garfield. If that was guaranteed tomorrow the trade and business of the country would be relieved from all apprehensions. It is only the shadow of Democratic success that hangs over the future which renders clear-sighted men restless and timid. That this should always be the case in a Presidential year is a pregnant commentary on the relations of the Democratic party to the material interests of the country. That party's possible advent to power is feared as if it were an impending financial catastrophe, and so in truth it is.
It is significant that all the uneasiness which affects commercial and financial circles is caused by the possibility of a Democratic success. There is no thought of postponing investments or large transactions, or reducing operations, because of a possibility of the election of Garfield. If that was guaranteed tomorrow the trade and business of the country would be relieved from all apprehensions. It is only the shadow of Democratic success that hangs over the future which renders clear-sighted men restless and timid. That this should always be the case in a Presidential year is a pregnant commentary on the relations of the Democratic party to the material interests of the country. That party's possible advent to power is feared as if it were an impending financial catastrophe, and so in truth it is.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
Democratic Success
Commercial Uneasiness
Presidential Election
Garfield
Financial Catastrophe
Party Politics
What entities or persons were involved?
Democratic Party
Garfield
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Fear Of Democratic Success Affecting Commerce
Stance / Tone
Anti Democratic, Portraying Party As Financial Threat
Key Figures
Democratic Party
Garfield
Key Arguments
Uneasiness In Commercial And Financial Circles Caused By Possibility Of Democratic Success
No Apprehension If Garfield's Election Guaranteed
Democratic Advent To Power Feared As Financial Catastrophe