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During the election of 1860, presidential candidate John Bell condemned the divisive sectionalism and the growing tensions between the North and South, particularly regarding slavery. He advocated for the preservation of the Union and sought to appeal to moderate voters by promoting a platform of compromise and unity. Bell's campaign emphasized the need to avoid the extremes of both abolitionism and pro-slavery extremism, reflecting a desire for a peaceful resolution to the nation's conflicts.

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