This Day The Last Senator To Be Expelled (1862)
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Feb 11, 2025 On February 11, 1862, Senator Jesse David Bright was expelled for his Confederate loyalties, igniting discussions about loyalty and political ambition in a divided nation. The hosts dissect the conflicting Northern sentiments about slavery and the complexities of border states during the Civil War. They touch on the political upheaval of the time and President Lincoln's strategies, while also humorously reflecting on the significance of hometown legacies and influential figures from Indiana.
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Expulsion of Senator Bright
- Indiana Senator Jesse David Bright was expelled in 1862 for Confederate sympathies.
- He was reportedly corrupt, a Charles Sumner rival, and a loyal Democrat before the Civil War.
Northern Sympathy for the South
- Northern sympathy for the South existed due to economic ties and anti-Black sentiment.
- Many Northerners profited from slave-produced goods, opposing abolition.
Bright's Pro-Slavery Stance
- Senator Bright's sympathy leaned towards direct support for the Confederacy.
- He was a slave owner with land in Kentucky and a staunch pro-slavery Democrat.