The losing candidate was tainted by his past association with the so-called "Mulligan letters," which suggested he sold his influence to businesses while serving in Congress.
Minor candidates in this race included John St. John, the nominee of the Prohibition Party, and Belva Lockwood, on the ticket of the Equal Rights Party. The losing candidate was tainted by his past association with the so-called "Mulligan letters," which suggested he sold his influence to businesses while serving in Congress. The winning candidate was forced to deal with allegations that he had fathered an illegitimate child, but his opponent lost votes after the speech made in his support by Rev. Samuel Burchard, who described the Democrats as the party of "rum, Romanism, and rebellion." For 10 points, name this American presidential election in which Republican James Blaine narrowly lost to Democrat Grover Cleveland.
Minor candidates in this race included John St. John, the nominee of the Prohibition Party, and Belva Lockwood, on the ticket of the Equal Rights Party.
Election of 1884