Having stated that "the paramount issue this year is moral rather than political," supporters of Grover Cleveland in 1884 were chagrined to learn that Cleveland had
A) become rich through a slush fund while he was governor of New York.
B) fathered a child out of wedlock.
C) taken kickbacks from builders in New York and New Jersey.
D) lied about his academic and professional background.

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Grover Cleveland had fathered a child out of wedlock in 1874, and it became a major issue during the 1884 presidential campaign. His opponents used it to attack his moral character, and some of his supporters were disappointed to learn about it.

Having Stated That "The Paramount Issue This Year Is Moral