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Arthur's tenure was marked with corruption and extensive preference of party loyalties over qualifications. He was known to have turned a blind eye to corruption in the New York Customs House,<ref name=npsinfo/> in addition to hiring thousands of Republicans for government jobs simply because they were Republicans.

Arthur's tenure was marked with corruption and extensive preference of party loyalties over qualifications. He was known to have turned a blind eye to corruption in the New York Customs House,<ref name=npsinfo/> in addition to hiring thousands of Republicans for government jobs simply because they were Republicans.

In 1878, President Hayes and Secretary of the Treasury [[John Sherman]], a Half-Breed, fired Arthur.<ref name=npsinfo/>

In 1878, President Hayes and Secretary of the Treasury [[John Sherman]], a Half-Breed, fired Arthur.<ref name=npsinfo/> This decision was criticized even by congressional Half-Breeds, who began to distance themselves from Hayes.<ref name=patronagetariffsgold>[https://pressbooks.online.ucf.edu/osushistory/chapter/the-key-political-issues-patronage-tariffs-and-gold/ The Key Political Issues: Patronage, Tariffs, and Gold]. ''University of Central Florida''. Retrieved December 21, 2021.</ref>

===1880: Stalwarts push for unprecedented third Grant term===

===1880: Stalwarts push for unprecedented third Grant term===