Election of 1824 Question: Does no Jackson mean Clay wins?

My understanding is that Quincy Adams barely had any support outside of the NorthEastern state, whereas Clay seemed to be supported by many people outside of that region. If Andrew Jackson refuses to stand for 1824 in any way, does this mean that Clay sweeps the entire West and South, thereby leaving the NorthEast for Adams and winning the Presidency?

Although my only qwibble here is whether or not Jackson would throw his supported to Clay, or would actually throw his support to Adams given that he had some considerable respect for Adams and hated Clay. Also, this would also depend on Calhoun, and maybe even perhaps Crawford, whether or not they could secure the South. If so would this throw the election back to the House again?

Who exactly would win 1824?
 
Clay just needs to get third place. Then, as Speaker of the House, he should easily win the House election. So, to answer the question, I'd say that if there are only three candidates running, or if the fourth is weaker than Jackson, like Calhoun, that Clay has a good chance.
 
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