First, what would it take for there to be a coherent, unified, and nationwide anti-Lincoln movement, instead of having three separate parties in most states?
Second, could such a ticket win, since OTL Lincoln only received 40% of the votes, but 60% of the electoral vote?
Third, what affect would a unified effort have on secession if Lincoln wins? Or, what affect would an anti-Lincoln victory have on the slavery debate and/or secession? Bonus if Breckinridge is the anti-Lincoln canidate.