While the mainstream media insists there is nothing to see and no hope that Donald Trump may yet win the Presidency, the mechanisms placed in our election system by the Constitution speak volumes otherwise. We wish to present a brief history lesson about a time earlier in the US’ history where a severely contested election happened, and what took place. We offer comment at the end.
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The Presidential Election of 1824: The Election is in the House
John Quincy Adams defeated Andrew Jackson in 1824 by garnering more electoral votes through the House of Representatives, even though Jackson originally received more popular and electoral votes.
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