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BY 1798 the Federalist party had grown haughty by being too long in power. When a party grows strong and feels its power, it becomes intoxicated, grows presumptuous and extravagant, and breaks to pieces, Johns Adams later wrote, having presided over just such a situation as president.

Ron Chernow

BY 1798 the Federalist party had grown haughty by being too long in power. When a party grows strong and feels its power, it becomes intoxicated, grows presumptuous and extravagant, and breaks to pieces, Johns Adams later wrote, having presided over just such a situation as president.

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