The National Republicans saw the Union as a corporate , organic whole . Hence , the rank and file idealized Clay for his comprehensive perspective on the national interest . Conversely , they disdained those they identified as " party " politicians for pandering to local interests at the expense of the national interest . The party met in national convention in late 1831 and nominated Clay for the presidency and John Sergeant for the vice presidency
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1831 National Republican National Convention
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