In 1852, Sam Houston was one of several minor presidential candidates for the Democratic nomination. Houston was not well-liked by Southerners due to lack of support for expanding slavery, made plain when he supported the Oregon Bill. Getting him, nominated wouldn't be easy, but could it be done, and how? If nominated, Houston seems likely to win, regardless of who the Whigs pick, so would Houston be a good president?
For the record, I'm considering combining this with a scenario where Webster is Taylor's running mate. Webster dies in 1852 after Taylor's death in 1850, to be replaced by William R. King. King dies early in 1853, replaced by David Rice Atchison for the last couple months. Fun times all around.
For the record, I'm considering combining this with a scenario where Webster is Taylor's running mate. Webster dies in 1852 after Taylor's death in 1850, to be replaced by William R. King. King dies early in 1853, replaced by David Rice Atchison for the last couple months. Fun times all around.
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