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==Ideology==

==Ideology==

The Stalwarts were considered a largely conservative faction,<ref name=encyclopedia.combasicinfo/> and for the most part held the following positions:

The Stalwarts were considered a largely conservative faction,<ref name=encyclopedia.combasicinfo/> and for the most part held the following positions:

*opposition to civil service reform efforts

*opposition to civil service reform efforts<ref name=encyclopedia.combasicinfo/>

*adamant support for black male suffrage

*adamant support for black male suffrage<ref name=encyclopedia.combasicinfo/>

*support for Southern carpetbag and black Republican-led governments<ref name=garfieldandarthur/>

*support for Southern carpetbag and black Republican-led governments<ref name=garfieldandarthur/>

*backing of higher protective tariffs<ref name=garfieldandarthur/>

*backing of higher protective tariffs<ref name=garfieldandarthur/>