13 nov 1884 año - Election of 1884

Descripción:

- James G. Blaine(r) vs. Grover Cleveland(d)

-mudslinging on both sides, Baline enemies publish letters from corrupt deal w/ railroad company, Grover enemies reveal his illegitimate child from an affair

-Grover garners pro-reform Republican support with his integrity and decision to own up to having an affair --> presidency

-the election put the first democratic candidate into office in 18 yrs since the Civil War

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