It was clear that Harrison would not be re-nominated unanimously . Many of Harrison 's detractors persisted in pushing for an incapacitated Blaine , though he announced that he was not a candidate in February 1892 . Some party leaders still hoped to draft Blaine into running , and speculation increased when he resigned at the 11th hour as Secretary of State in June . At the convention in Minneapolis , Harrison prevailed on the first ballot , but encountered significant opposition
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1892 Republican National Convention
Benjamin Harrison