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In his "Cross of Gold" speech, how does Bryan (a Populist-Democrat) depict the

Democratic Party? What critique of his political opponents is implicit in Bryan's speech?

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Bryan depicts the Democratic Party as the party of the people, as opposed to the Republican Party which he portrays as the party of the wealthy and powerful. He implies that the Republican Party is out of touch with the needs of ordinary citizens and is only looking out for the interests of the wealthy, while the Democratic Party is looking out for the interests of all people. He also suggests that the Republican Party is attempting to control the economy and the people's money in order to enrich the wealthy. He implies that the Republican Party is trying to control the government and the economy in order to maintain their power and wealth.

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