Despite his scandal, Macdonald was re-elected in what year?
1875
1876
1877
1878
Answer
Despite his involvement in the Crédit Mobilier scandal, a political scandal that involved the bribing of members of the U.S. Congress, Macdonald remained popular among his constituents. His personal charisma, strong leadership, and effective political skills contributed to his continued support and re-election in 1878.
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