It's finally time for another election without an incumbent president! The two pillars of American partisanship, Hamilton and Jefferson, were gone. What was next for America?
1808 – JAMES MADISON VS CHARLES COTESWORTH “THIS GUY AGAIN?” PINCKNEY
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1804 – THOMAS JEFFERSON VS CHARLES COTESWORTH PINCKNEY
After years of fighting with Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson finally had his chance to control the federal government. Will 1804 prove his policies were more popular? Or will the political dominance of the Pinckney brothers finally be established? Let’s find out!
1800 – JOHN ADAMS VS THOMAS JEFFERSON – THE REMATCH! – AKA THE REVOLUTION OF 1800!
I’ll be honest, I didn’t really think there would be an interesting presidential election until Andrew Jackson formed the Democratic Party in 1824. But this one is a doozy! There were some pretty serious issues on the table, and lots of highly partisan, ugly campaigning. So buckle up! It’s going to be a bumpy ride!
1796 – JOHN ADAMS VS THOMAS JEFFERSON
Finally, the first contested presidential election! After two terms (the perfect about of time), George Washington is stepping down. But seriously, how do you follow that guy?!
1788/1789 – GEORGE WASHINGTON VS NOT REALLY ANYONE! (plus a bunch of dudes fighting for 2nd place)
Alright, time for the first presidential election under the Constitution! Washington wins unanimously! Done! This blog stuff is easy!
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