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Editorial
November 20, 1863
Staunton Vindicator
Staunton, Virginia
What is this article about?
A Washington telegram reports on intensifying political divisions ahead of the presidential election, highlighting Salmon Chase and Nathaniel Banks as the only organized opponents to Lincoln's re-election, backed by Northwest and New England forces, respectively. Lincoln supporters fear betrayal from allies.
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The Presidential Question.
A Washington telegram to the Herald says:
The political cauldron is beginning to boil here. Parties and factions are preparing for the final struggle. It is a noticeable fact among wireworkers already actively engaged, Chase in the Cabinet, and Banks in the field, are now the only opponents of the re-election of Mr. Lincoln, who have preserved this organization which supported them in the Chicago Convention. They are in fact the only Presidential candidates who appear now to have organized parties at their backs. The Chase forces are marshalled from the Northwest, and those of Banks come from the New England States. The contest is being rapidly developed. The fears of Mr. Lincoln's advocates are that he may be slaughtered in the house of his friends.
A Washington telegram to the Herald says:
The political cauldron is beginning to boil here. Parties and factions are preparing for the final struggle. It is a noticeable fact among wireworkers already actively engaged, Chase in the Cabinet, and Banks in the field, are now the only opponents of the re-election of Mr. Lincoln, who have preserved this organization which supported them in the Chicago Convention. They are in fact the only Presidential candidates who appear now to have organized parties at their backs. The Chase forces are marshalled from the Northwest, and those of Banks come from the New England States. The contest is being rapidly developed. The fears of Mr. Lincoln's advocates are that he may be slaughtered in the house of his friends.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Presidential Election
Lincoln Re Election
Chase Opposition
Banks Candidacy
Political Factions
Chicago Convention
What entities or persons were involved?
Abraham Lincoln
Salmon Chase
Nathaniel Banks
Chicago Convention
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Lincoln's Re Election
Stance / Tone
Observational Analysis Of Political Divisions
Key Figures
Abraham Lincoln
Salmon Chase
Nathaniel Banks
Chicago Convention
Key Arguments
Chase And Banks Are The Only Opponents With Preserved Organizational Support From The Chicago Convention
Chase's Forces From The Northwest, Banks' From New England
Political Contest Developing Rapidly
Fears Among Lincoln's Advocates Of Betrayal By Friends