Word: abstentionism
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Dates: during 1891-1891
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IV. Mugwump politics offer the only opportunity for men of independent judgment to influence politics. Saturday Review LVIII, 658; Nation XLVII, 4; Andover Review I, 659. a. It prevents abstention. b. It gives a balance of power; Forum IX, 434. c. Compels better nominations from both parties, and thus helps...