Snapshot

Presidential Controversies

  • Election of 1800

    Election of 1800
    The Presidential Election of 1800A bitter partisan battle between Federalist John Adams and Republican Thomas Jefferson, produced a tie between Jefferson and his Republican running mate, Aaron Burr.
  • The Election of 1824

    The Election of 1824
    Election of 1824This was the first election where the winner of the popular vote did not become the President.
  • Election of 2000

    Election of 2000
    Election of 2000The 2000 In this election the popular vote winner was not elected.
  • Election of 2012

    Election of 2012
    Election of 2012epublican challenger Mitt Romney tweaked his campaign strategy twice this week in an attempt to refocus the election debate on President Barack Obama's record after controversial remarks.