
1836, Van Buren vs. the Whigs: Sin on the Ballot
American Elections: Wicked Game
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Political Landscape and Presidential Candidates
This chapter explores the political landscape leading up to the 1836 presidential election, with Martin Van Buren, John C. Calhoun, Hugh Lawson White, and Daniel Webster emerging as candidates. It discusses the power struggle in the House of Representatives and the scandal surrounding Richard M. Johnson's vice presidential nomination.
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