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The last two elections that went to the House of Representatives left lasting marks. After 1800, the twelfth amendment to the Constitution required the distinct
by cafard 10y ago
The last two elections that went to the House of Representatives left lasting marks. After 1800, the twelfth amendment to the Constitution required the distinction of presidential and vice-presidential candidate. The results of 1824 increased Jackson's popularity, made J.Q. Adams one-term president, and probably did Clay no good.
Had 1800 not gone for Jefferson, there could well have been an insurrection.
- noobermin 10y agoWith the nation's current climate it could be much worse indeed. I assure you the vast majority of the nation doesn't know that this is to happen if no candidate gets 270+ and there will be a lot of anger from both sides of the aisle who are both fed up with the current establishment. Also, we've had no election like this in the modern era, so who knows how different the nation's response will be compared to the response of the nation in its earliest years.