Centralists
Centralists were a group of politicians and statesmen who emerged in the mid-19th century in the United States, particularly in the northeastern states. They were known for their moderate and centrist stance on various issues, often blending elements of both Democratic and Republican ideologies.
The centralist movement gained steam during the 1840s and 1850s, as the country was grappling with issues
One of the notable figures associated with the centralist movement was Gulian Verplanck, a New York politician
The centralist movement failed to gain much traction, and by the 1860s, it had largely disappeared as
Today, the term centralist remains somewhat obscure, and the movement is not well-represented in mainstream histories