Retrospective US Presidential Election: 1789
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He didn't own slaves and as President didn't throw the country into war with France.
Plus I think George Washington would be against a coronation as Presdient; and Adams makes sure it doesn't occur.
I'd rather do it on a regular, weekly basis. I imagine that other elections will be closer and more exciting than this one.
I don't think it matters at this point, its a total landslide.
I voted for Wahington, not out of hero-worshipping, but for the most part I agree with him. I'm sure he'd be turning in his grave if he saw what most of his successors got up to.
The old, popular general around whom all factions can unite seems to be the best way to kick off this Republic. One vote for Independent George Washington from Makemakean! Mr. President, and Mr. President only. 
John Jay also came to mind as an honorable gentleman. I would vote for him 2nd, so that he could receive the Vice Presidency. John Adams I initially thought to give a cabinet position....but the only positions entertained at the time were Secretary of War (~Defense), of State, and of Treasury. None of those suits his skills well, it seems, so maybe he should remain (at least in 1789) a legislator? A prominent Senator from Massachusetts?
Oh great. If my knowledge of the Constitution is right, then Adams and Hancock just tied for Vice President. Who's the Senate going to choose?
Well, Adams was the VP in OTL, so maybe him? But this is just the popular vote, not the electoral vote, so there wouldn't necessarily also be a tie in the EC.
And Jay. Remember that misvote?
So it's actually a three-way tie for second. Washington is still first, of course.