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Just as it says on the tin. It's noteworthy to say that Associate Supreme Court Justice McLean, the second-place finisher at the first-ever Republican National Convention in 1856, was opposed to the expansion of slavery, but not an outright abolitionist. Indeed, he was considered much more moderate by the people there. Also, Abraham Lincoln was second in votes for Vice President. So, what if the second-place candidates won the nomination, and John McLean (who was 71) became the oldest man ever to run on a major-party ticket? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McLean
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