Grover Cleveland was a popular governor due to his commitment to honest and efficient government. He was known for his frugal and principled approach to politics and his refusal to be influenced by powerful lobbyists. Cleveland also had a strong commitment to civil service reform ensuring government positions were given on merit rather than political connections. Furthermore he was a strong advocate for the working class passing legislation that included a minimum wage maximum working hours and a ban on child labor. Finally he was a vocal opponent of monopolies and trusts believing that a competitive market was the best way to ensure that businesses were held accountable.
These qualities made Grover Cleveland a popular governor and his popularity was reflected in his election results. He was elected to a second term as Governor of New York and later went on to be elected as President of the United States twice.
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Grover Cleveland is the only President who was born in New Jersey. He was born in Caldwell NJ in 1837. He used his middle name as his first name. His full name was Stephen Grover Cleveland
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Grover Cleveland (Stephen Grover Cleveland, 1837-1908) was the 22nd US President (1885-1889). He was also the 24th President (1893-1897), the only President to serve two non-consecutive terms. He was beaten in the electoral college in 1888 by Benjamin Harrison, even though he led in the popular vote.Stephen Grover ClevelandGrover Cleveland was the 22nd president of the USA. He was also the 24thGrover Cleveland Grover Cleveland.Ben Franklin
Benjamin Harrison won the 1888 presidential election defeating Grover Cleveland. In the 1888 presidential election Benjamin Harrison received 233 electoral votes and Grover Cleveland received 168 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Cleveland 5,534,488 and Harrison 5,443,892.
The only president to have served two non-consecutive terms was Grover Cleveland. Cleveland held office from March 4 1885 to March 4, 1889, and again from March 4 1893 to March 4, 1897.