-Which political party was Millard Fillmore describing when he referred to a "heterogeneous mass" that included "old national Republicans, Jackson men in revolt, Masons and Anti-Masons, Abolitionists, and pro-Slavery men"?

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Millard Fillmore was describing the Whig Party, which was indeed a coalition of various groups with differing interests, including those he mentioned. The Whig Party, active in the mid-19th century, was known for its diverse membership base, as it sought to unite those opposed to the policies of the Democrats and President Andrew Jackson.

-Which Political Party Was Millard Fillmore Describing When He Referred