question archive North Star Editorial: The War With Mexico The author states: "No politician of any considerable distinction or eminence, seems willing to hazard his popularity with his party, or stem the fierce current of executive influence, by an open an unqualified disapprobation of the war
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North Star Editorial: The War With Mexico The author states: "No politician of any considerable distinction or eminence, seems willing to hazard his popularity with his party, or stem the fierce current of executive influence, by an open an unqualified disapprobation of the war." What does the writer mean? Do you think this characteristic was common among 19th century politicians? Among today's politicians? How and why?