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Martin Van Buren was nearly nominated on the first ballot at the Democratic National Convention in 1844, but his opinions on the annexation of Texas cost him southern and western support. What if he had kept his opinion mum, only coming out with his less aggressive stance after the nomination? Clay's chances of beating Van Buren are very good, but what do the pro-annexation Democrats do now that Van Buren nominee? Is there any chance they could go to Tyler and his third party?
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