Mencken was a Democrat,
however very influential in his day.
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H.L. Mencken, Born 1880 –
Died 1956, was a journalist, satirist and critic. He wrote an editorial
while working for the Baltimore Evening Sun, which appeared in the July
26, 1920 edition.
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"As democracy is
perfected, the office of President represents, more and more closely, the
inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of
the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be
occupied by a downright moron."
--- H.L. Mencken, The
Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920
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