They supported the political patronage system that was used to award civil service positions. Accordingly, they were opposed to any reforms that would use competitive exams or other means to award these positions based on merit.
The Stalwarts were a faction within the Republican party and were particularly strong in New York. They supported the continuation of political patronage government jobs, known as the Spoils System.
The Stalwarts were against reform of the civil service system. They enjoyed having the power to appoint federal employees .
The Spoils System.
A strong base of dedicated supporters.
The Stalwarts, the conservative faction, saw themselves as "stalwart" in opposition to Hayes' efforts to reconcile with the South. The Half-Breeds, a term of disparagement ginned-up by the Stalwarts, was applied to the moderate faction of the Republican Party.
between supporters of a strong presidency and supporters of a weak presidency
Nixon had a strong anti communist image (Apex)
Senator Roscoe Conkling was the boss of the Stalwarts.
The Republican Stalwarts were a faction within the Republican Party in the late 19th century. They were characterized by their support for civil service reform, a strong tariff policy, and maintaining the gold standard. Prominent Stalwarts included Senator Roscoe Conkling and President Chester A. Arthur.
a. stalwarts
A strong base of dedicated supporters.
rationalists
The Stalwarts are a group of republican machine politicians who strongly opposed civil service reform.
The loss of such stalwarts as Molly Ivens, Ann Richards and Lyndon B.Johnson has certainly weakened the DNC's power base in Texas,
no. Stalwarts were from New York or else were adherents of the goals of the Stalwarts which to continue political patronage positions.
Yes, the Haredim are strong supporters of Halakhah.
A strong base of dedicated supporters.
No, they supported the spoils system.
A strong base of dedicated supporters.
The Stalwarts, the conservative faction, saw themselves as "stalwart" in opposition to Hayes' efforts to reconcile with the South. The Half-Breeds, a term of disparagement ginned-up by the Stalwarts, was applied to the moderate faction of the Republican Party.