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Desperate Fight for Party Peace at National Conventions
Alexander reports Fletcher and Farley mobilizing Democratic and Republican forces to secure unity for Roosevelt's renomination. Factional battles loom in Illinois, California, Minnesota, and Cleveland, with tensions between Borah supporters, Smith allies, and McAdoo factions threatening splits. Farley leverages party control across states to stabilize the coalition while awaiting a known standard bearer.
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Henry P. Fletcher
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