“The Hobby Horse of Popularity”

The "Hobby Horse of Popularity"

Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton wrote these words in a letter to George Washington on August 18, 1792. Political divisions between the Federalist Party (led by Hamilton) and the Democratic-Republican Party led by Thomas Jefferson were deepening. Jeffersonโ€™s adoring supporters organized large, well-attended events where they praised him in speeches and songs, while his political opponents portrayed him as… Continue reading “The Hobby Horse of Popularity”