Grover Cleveland

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Grover Cleveland

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. President
Date of Birth March 18, 1837
Date of Death June 24, 1908 (Age: 71)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Grover Cleveland pursued a career in law, culminating in a position with a prominent New York City law firm. He demonstrated expertise in economic policy, critiquing significant legislative acts. Cleveland transitioned from public office to private life, maintaining engagement with socio-political issues through writings and public discourse. His post-presidency years were marked by continued intellectual pursuits and public consideration for further political roles.

Political Ideas

Grover Cleveland's ideological positioning reveals a complex blend of fiscal conservatism and traditional social values. He fiercely opposed the McKinley Tariff and the Sherman Silver Purchase Act, arguing they threatened economic stability. Despite his conservative fiscal stance, Cleveland held an unexpectedly regressive view on women's suffrage, asserting that responsible women did not desire the vote. His rhetorical style often combined a calculated approach to economic issues with a staunch defense of traditional gender roles, creating an intriguing tension in his political identity.

Campaigns
1892: U.S.A. President
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. President

5,556,918 votes (46.00%)

Win
1888: U.S.A. President

Election History

U.S.A. President

5,534,488 votes (48.60%)

Loss

Winner: William Mckinley

1884: U.S.A. President
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. President

4,914,482 votes (48.80%)

Win
1882: New York State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1882 New York gubernatorial election

535,318 votes (58.47%)

Win
1882: Buffalo City Mayor
ELECTED

Election History

35th Mayor of Buffalo

Win
1880: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

United States Senator from Indiana

Win