... Republicans who'd elected him, due to him rewarding supporters with high-ranking government jobs. This cause a rift in the Republican party that led to two distinct groups, nicknamed the Stalwarts and the Half Breeds. The Stalwarts were the conservative faction, who disagreed with Hayes's attempt to reconcile with the south and opposed any change in the existing patronage system of appointing cabinet members. The ... Half Breeds were a more moderate group who were in favor of reconciliation with the south and supported moderate civil service reform, meaning that the patronage system wou...

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... election that year. During Hayes presidential years, Garfield became floor leader of the Republicans in the House. The Democratic Party was called, the "Stalwarts," lead by Senator Conkling of New York. The Republican party was called, the "Half-Breeds," led by Senator Blaine of Maine. These two groups always had quarrels together. Even though these groups had different point of views, Garfield stood ... ...

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