In 1880, tensions within the Republican party were approaching their boiling point. Roscoe Conkling and the Stalwart faction coalesced around Ulysses S. Grant, while the Half-Breeds were angling to nominate James G. Blaine. John Sherman was the favorite of many who did not fall into either camp.
What if one faction (likely the Half-Breeds) leaves the convention, nominating their own candidate, making for a three way race? We can say Garfield dies shortly before the RNC, and no other suitable compromise candidate emerges. Assuming Grant and Blaine are the rival nominees (though Sherman could become the Half-Breed nominee), is it inevitable Grant's popularity will make him the victor?
@David T?
What if one faction (likely the Half-Breeds) leaves the convention, nominating their own candidate, making for a three way race? We can say Garfield dies shortly before the RNC, and no other suitable compromise candidate emerges. Assuming Grant and Blaine are the rival nominees (though Sherman could become the Half-Breed nominee), is it inevitable Grant's popularity will make him the victor?
@David T?
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