Problem: Identify the political priorities of Mugwumps, the types of individuals who made up this faction, and their effect on American politics. Correct Answer(s) They were made up mostly of elites such as professors, editors, and writers. They believed that all federal jobs should be filled only on the basis of merit. They were loyal to the Republican party. They helped promote the Democrats to nominate a reformer for the 1884 presidential election. They dedicated themselves to government honesty. Incorrect Answer(s) Need Assignment Help?