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Strategic Blunder in Politics
Hamilton's decision to blow up a story with excessive details was seen as an insane and blunder response that potentially hindered his chances of running for president. The situation created a cloud of suspicion over him, especially as political parties were emerging. This incident led to the eventual formation of political parties with Jefferson and Madison founding the Democratic Republican Party, and Hamilton organizing the Federalist Party, each with contrasting views on government structure and power distribution.