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He was campaign manager for John Sherman in the Republican convention but on the 36th ballot was himself chosen as compromise candidate for President. Former President Grant, who had wanted the nomination, and his supporter, Roscoe Conkling , gave Garfield only formal aid in the electionÑand allegedly even that was conditioned on a promise of a share in the President's political favors.

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