His chances did look good at the beginning of 1812 when it was mostly British victories, but his supporters were somewhat undivided, between those Federalist's and some anti-war and pro-war Republicans, some who thought that Clinton would do a better job prosecuting the war against Britain than Madison would.
So, how is it possible to get DeWitt Clinton as President in 1813. would several more British victories around the time of the election, perhaps even an extension into more American territory do the necessary damage?
So, how is it possible to get DeWitt Clinton as President in 1813. would several more British victories around the time of the election, perhaps even an extension into more American territory do the necessary damage?