Chain of Election Games: Results, Claims, Rules Thread

[Del Tachi]

Who is Vice President?  Harrison dropped out after the election...

[Lumine]

Well, I thought I had more time to recommend a VP, but:

DeWitt Clinton Statement to the Senate:

Due to the fact that General Harrison won't be available to be my Vicepresident, I would like to recommend a candidate to be submitted to the Senate. Thus, I ask of you that you elect Secretary of War John C. Calhoun! He is a patriot, a fighter for states rights, and a man that can help me unite this nation. Thank you very much.

[Spamage]

The Presidency of DeWitt Clinton

    Following the contentious election of 1812, DeWitt Clinton set out to work and in his inaugural address mentioned how he was supportive of Democratic-Republican unity, despite the fact there were those who wished for the separate factions to go their own way.

     Clinton managed to make the South very angry during his term, despite the fact that he outwardly pushed for party unity. This started subtly when he chose Daniel Webster, a fellow north easterner to be Secretary of State. Initially he was quite popular but when he handed over the issue of Mexico not ratifying the Adams-Onis Treaty, an agreement which had been made with Spain, to the President he was attacked as weak willed. Southern animousity grew fiercer when President Clinton called for all states without popular voting to call a referendum and let the citizens decide how they'd vote in Presidential Elections. While this endeared him to many common folk, people within state governments and supportive of state governments came out in full force calling the president a Federalist. Popular voting passed in every state.

     While in a sense the call for a voter's referendum wasn't directed specifically at the South,  his encouragement for a higher tariff and the idea of leaving the bank as is, was. Southerners such as John C. Calhoun grew so furious that they became the first faction to break away from the now Monolithic Democratic-Republican Party. Many others threatened to do so as well, but in order to appease them the President listened to their demands.

     The Southerners demanded Florida be admitted as two states, but people in the north, reminding the nation of the Missouri Compromise, stood in the way. They contended that Florida and Michigan both be admitted as one state each, and the President was forced to listen. "Floppy DeWitt" became the President's nickname during this period as he bent to the demands of others too much.

     Seeing all the division, and the approaching Election of 1828, President Clinton order troops into the Oregon Territory (they would be known as the Green Battalion) to expand America's influence. He also gave preference to the fur companies in the region in an attempt to remove the Hudson Bay Company's near monopoly on beaver pelts and supplies in the region. While this helped the US economy Britain was unimpressed and there were many skirmishes. Many Americans began to call for war and the Democratic-Republican Party, despite Clinton's best efforts, collapsed.

The President is slightly popular in the North, and very unpopular in the South.

The Election of 1828 Signups begin here, now and go until my return. Please state your candidate and their membership to either of these 3 parties, or if they are an independent.

The Nullification Party: Founded by John C. Calhoun in response to the Tariff Policies, Bank encouragement, and Northern cabinet. Primarily Southerners opposed to the Federal Government.

The Protectionist Party: Pro-Peace with Britain. Founded by Henry Clay and President DeWitt Clinton, this Party favors the National Bank and a high Tariff. Its rank includes men such as John Q. Adams and other Northerners.

The American Party: Pro-War towards Britain. Composed Primarily of Moderates and Conservatives who oppose some of the acts committed by the Federal Government under President Clinton. Primarily western and southern citizens including Andrew Jackson

[Lumine]

President DeWitt Clinton - The Protectionist Party

OOC: Is Calhoun the VP?

[Spamage]

President DeWitt Clinton - The Protectionist Party

OOC: Is Calhoun the VP?

Yes, but he betrayed Clinton like he did Jackson OTL

[Lumine]

President DeWitt Clinton - The Protectionist Party

OOC: Is Calhoun the VP?

Yes, but he betrayed Clinton like he did Jackson OTL

Ohhhh... Well, someone's not getting renominated, haha.

[Del Tachi]

I will take Vice President John C. Calhoun again for 1828...Nullification Party

[Del Tachi]

President DeWitt Clinton - The Protectionist Party

OOC: Is Calhoun the VP?

Yes, but he betrayed Clinton like he did Jackson OTL

Ohhhh... Well, someone's not getting renominated, haha.

Haha you sealed the deal when you made Webster Secretary of State!

[Maxwell]

Actually, let's re-try Andrew Jackson, for the American Party. It's a re-match!

[Lumine]

Let us kill the Electoral College with another deadlock!

[Dr. Cynic]

I want to play as Henry Clay of the Protectionist Party.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

I'll play as Senator Martin Van Buren of the American Party.

[Spamage]

Next game'll start this evening.

[Oldiesfreak1854]

I call John Quincy Adams of the Protectionist Party.

[MadmanMotley]

I Claim Sen. John Randolph - American Party

[Spamage]

I Claim Sen. John Randolph - American Party

I'm allowing this due to the withdrawal of Jackson and Van Buren

[MadmanMotley]

Any chance for an update soon?

[Spamage]

Any chance for an update soon?

Tomorrow, I've been busier than expected with personal issues.

[MadmanMotley]

Any chance for an update soon?

Tomorrow, I've been busier than expected with personal issues.

It's all good.

[MadmanMotley]

I'm here requesting an update please

[MadmanMotley]

Everyone has posted! Can't wait for the results!

[Spamage]

John Randolph (AM-VA)/ Martin Van Buren (AM-NY) 621,360 (51.78%) 136 Electoral Votes
John Quincy Adams (PT-MA)/ John Sergeant (PT-PA) 578,640 (48.22%) 131 Electoral Votes

    Americans voted with their heart, not their head in the 1828 Election. The nation was riled up for war and voted narrowly for the only pro-war candidate in the race, despite urgings otherwise. While Adams did much better than any Federalist had in expanding out of the Northeast, he was overlooked by many westerners and southerners. He won the Northeast, which was not only his home but was also wary of yet another war with Britain, but his percentages in Southern states such as Alabama and Mississippi was under 10%.

[Spamage]

working on questions for Randolph's term. After their completion they will be PMed, I'll take the results, write a summary, and we can start 1832. Congrats Madmanmotley

[Maxwell]

I'm thinking about Daniel Webster running for the Protectionist Party nom, possibly running independent.

[Lumine]

I think I'll stay out of 1832 (Webster v. Randolph would be very fun to watch), but I do plan on returning in 1836 with General Harrison.