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The vote was split between Burr and Jefferson due to the flaws in the electoral college at the time. So the vote went to the Federalist dominated House of Reps. The Fed's hated that Jefferson beat them in the election, so many wanted to make Burr president.

Alexander Hamilton loathed Burr with a passion and rallied the Fed's to vote in Jefferson. With Hamilton out of the picture, say a temporary sickness that leaves him bedridden. Could Burr become President? And what are the likely effects of a Burr president.
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