The outlook for Garfield's campaign is less than optimal in the wake of such a fractured convention.

In an effort to heal residual wounds from the convention, Garfield travels to New York to bring the party's warring factions together in what is called the "New York Conference", and what is considered a personal triumph.

This is the only trip of consequence that Garfield makes away from home during the campaign.

Powerful railroad interests are courted by the party in the wake of Supreme Court decisions that had been adverse to their interests.

After assuring them that they will have the President's ear in such matters, Garfield gains their support.