It was the custom when men received nominations to come to … - Jay Gould

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It was the custom when men received nominations to come to me for contributions, and I made them and considered them good paying investments for the company. In a Republican district I was a strong Republican; in a Democratic district I was Democratic, and in doubtful districts I was doubtful. In politics I was an Erie Railroad man all the time.

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Jason "Jay" Gould (May 27, 1836 – December 2, 1892) was an American financier and railroad developer.

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