In 1852, Former Secretary of War and Former Governor of New York, William L. Marcy ran for the Democratic nomination for President. From the 45th to the 48th Ballot he received a plurality of delegates.
What if he had managed to actually get a majority? Would William King still be nominated as VP? How would Marcy fare against Winfield Scott? What would Marcy's administration look like? Who would be in his cabinet? Will Marcy attempt to stop the impending Civil War?