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| Abbreviation | BnD |
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| Country | United States |
| Established | 0000-00-00
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| Disbanded | 0000-00-00
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| Contributor | Thomas Walker |
| Last Edited | RBH - October 18, 2007 06:35pm |
| Description | Thomas Hart Benton's declaration of oppositon to slavery led to a split of Democrats in Missouri into Pro-Benton and Anti-Benton camps for several elections.
Congressmen elected as Benton Democrats include John S. Phelps, Thomas Hart Benton, and Francis Blair.
Phelps went on to serve as a Democrat and an Anti-Benton Democrat. Benton served one term before losing in 1854. Blair was elected as a Benton Democrat in 1856, and was a Republican by 1858. |
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