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John Bigler arranged a heavy tax on foreign miners, aimed at forcing Chinese to leave, & hoped for a total ban on Chinese immigration. (He never got it.)

The 1851 election was 50.48% Bigler versus 49.51% for Whig Pierson Reading, a margin of
23,175 votes to 22,732, said to be closer than any in U.S. history.

So what happens if Bigler loses?

(You can thank the people at "American Experience" for the idea.:openedeyewink: )
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