The First Clinton to Lose an Election
Jan 7, 2017 13:16:53 #
Candidates for President in the First Election.
On this day in 1789:
While George Washington was favored by a large margin, other candidates included John Adams, John Jay, Robert Harrison, John Hancock, George Clinton and John Rutledge.
Washington was chosen by 69 electors. John Adams received the second-highest vote with 34 electors, positioning him to serve as vice president under Washington, even though the two men were from different political parties.
Under the system at that time, there was no differentiation between votes for the president and vice president with both chosen simultaneously by the number of votes cast. In addition to the votes received by John Adams, John Jay received nine votes, Robert Harrison and John Rutledge received six apiece, John Hancock received four and George Clinton received three.
So there you have it. The first time in recorded history a Clinton ran for President and came in dead last. No indication on whether the Russians hacked that election as well...
On this day in 1789:
While George Washington was favored by a large margin, other candidates included John Adams, John Jay, Robert Harrison, John Hancock, George Clinton and John Rutledge.
Washington was chosen by 69 electors. John Adams received the second-highest vote with 34 electors, positioning him to serve as vice president under Washington, even though the two men were from different political parties.
Under the system at that time, there was no differentiation between votes for the president and vice president with both chosen simultaneously by the number of votes cast. In addition to the votes received by John Adams, John Jay received nine votes, Robert Harrison and John Rutledge received six apiece, John Hancock received four and George Clinton received three.
So there you have it. The first time in recorded history a Clinton ran for President and came in dead last. No indication on whether the Russians hacked that election as well...
Jan 7, 2017 13:21:44 #
Only 10 states participated in the election out of the 13 original colonies. This was because New York was late in choosing its electors, and neither North Carolina nor Rhode Island had ratified the Constitution. Each elector had two votes. All of the chosen electors cast one of their votes for General Washington. Washington took the oath of office April 30, 1789, in New York City on Wall Street. He served until John Adams was sworn in as the second president of the United States on March 4, 1797.
As Washington became the first president of the new republic, he faced continuing volatility and the serious issues of the times, which meant that as a popular, trusted figure, he needed to use his influence to lead the country and lend stability. A central government was important to address the problems facing America. Not even the currency was stable with many citizens still using British currency. Some citizens used Spanish or French currency, among other currencies. Although the American dollar existed, its worth fluctuated depending on the state. A schism between the north and south was a continuing problem that was feared might result in the South splitting off and forming its own country. In addition, the rivalry between the French and British was ongoing.
As Washington became the first president of the new republic, he faced continuing volatility and the serious issues of the times, which meant that as a popular, trusted figure, he needed to use his influence to lead the country and lend stability. A central government was important to address the problems facing America. Not even the currency was stable with many citizens still using British currency. Some citizens used Spanish or French currency, among other currencies. Although the American dollar existed, its worth fluctuated depending on the state. A schism between the north and south was a continuing problem that was feared might result in the South splitting off and forming its own country. In addition, the rivalry between the French and British was ongoing.
Jan 7, 2017 13:31:45 #
Larry the Legend wrote:
b Candidates for President in the First Election.... (show quote)
Washington ran unopposed both terms. Under the rules of the time each elector cast two votes and those are the totals you are reporting...
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Jan 7, 2017 15:35:33 #
PeterS wrote:
Washington ran unopposed both terms. Under the rules of the time each elector cast two votes and those are the totals you are reporting...
If Washington were alive today, he would arm himself and gain an armed militia and STORM the White House and the Capital. Justice would be by the end of a rifle. What a great ending to the slime ball Obama and gang!
Jan 7, 2017 16:00:11 #
America Only wrote:
If Washington were alive today, he would arm himself and gain an armed militia and STORM the White House and the Capital. Justice would be by the end of a rifle. What a great ending to the slime ball Obama and gang!
Ugh. Imagine being shot by George Washington as a .... Traitor! Oh my, now THAT would hurt.
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