But he made no secret of his opposition to the radical Republicans.
From this alone, any man would think me worse than a radical Republican, wouldn't he?
Democratic leaders hoped that the radical Republicans would put forth a ticket in the election.
Following the 1868 election, many residents were frustrated by the radical Republicans that had taken control of most county offices.
Now the radical Republicans in Congress are working to destroy it.
The radical Republicans in Congress like to say that they are cutting and changing for the sake of our children.
"People were disappointed that she allowed herself to be portrayed as a radical Republican," says Johnson.
In areas where the radical Republicans controlled the new organization, the comprehensive radical program became the party policy.
Unlike many other radical Republicans, he wanted the former Confederates punished.
Like other radical Republicans, he was also critical of Lincoln's Reconstruction plan.