vcczar Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 George Clinton of NY was basically the Thomas Jefferson of NY. Aside from Jefferson, no JR was probably more electable on a national level as the Federalists had so much initial support. By the mid-1790s, however, Burr and Clinton vied for power for most influence in their state. He never stopped trying to be president. His nephew DeWitt Clinton made a strong bid for pres in 1812. His actions: Clinton, George 1788 Candidate for Pres, the strongest among antifederalists Clinton, George 1792 JR Candidate for VP Clinton, George 1795 Concludes his first 18-year stint as Gov of NY Clinton, George 1801 Returns Jeffersonians to power in NY w/ return as Gov of NY (will finish career w/ 21 yrs as Gov in two non-consec terms) Clinton, George 1804 Replaces Burr as VP candidate for JRs in pres election Clinton, George 1805 As VP, Isolated by Jefferson who fears he'll challenge Madison in 1808 Clinton, George 1805 As VP, seen as ineffective presiding in the Senate due to unfamiliarity with US Senate rules Clinton, George 1808 Incumbent VP stays on to be Madison's VP, after initially challenging Madison for the presidency Clinton, George 1809 Despite being VP, helped block Madison's nomination of Gallatin as Sec of State Clinton, George 1811 Cast tie-breaking vote to kill recharter of 1st US Bank Clinton, George 1812 Dies in office amid speculation of challenging Madison in pres election, leading to his nephew's challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcczar Posted September 28 Author Share Posted September 28 No strong feelings. Voted against him because he was Gov too long and was too ambitious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezi Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 The result of this poll is my 9/11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkh64 Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 9 hours ago, vcczar said: No strong feelings. Voted against him because he was Gov too long and was too ambitious. Gov. Clinton in the 1800 playtest disagree with those being negatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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