Has that ever been done? Yes.

SDG — 10/1/2004 7:33:09 PM (archived)

McCain could not win the nomination against an incumbent. Has that ever been done?

After Lincoln was assassinated, President Johnson wanted to run for reelection as the incumbant. The democrats who thought he didn't stand a chance against war hero Ulysses S. Grant put up Horatio Seymour.

-Steve G.

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HZ October Straw Poll - FrankC - 10/1/2004 3:56:36 PM
- After 2 days.. - FrankC - 10/3/2004 3:31:15 PM
- Now, want to try it with a "None of the Above" button? ;) (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 10/1/2004 5:09:34 PM
- Like Fantasy #2. That's a close one. - Tony - 10/1/2004 4:11:58 PM
  - $$$$$$ - SteveS - 10/1/2004 7:30:53 PM
  - Republicans like Bush over McCain (can't fathom why) - alcaray - 10/1/2004 5:00:41 PM
    - Any other state want him? - Art Martin - 10/2/2004 5:35:27 AM
      - Cut him some slack: he is a Republican, after all. - alcaray - 10/4/2004 10:28:18 PM
    - McCain seems to have a fairly strong sense of fiscal responsibility. - Bowser - 10/2/2004 12:33:43 AM
    - The only thing I hold against McCain... - McFly - 10/1/2004 5:30:33 PM
  - Uh...look at the choice we were given. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 10/1/2004 4:41:44 PM
    - Yeah I know. For the right Kerry v. Ham Sandwich is a no-brainer too. ;-) (n/t) - Tony - 10/1/2004 5:02:10 PM
      - re: Yeah I know. For the right Kerry v. Ham Sandwich is a no-brainer too. ;-) - Chris Vancil - 10/1/2004 10:39:46 PM
  - A couple of things... - FrankC - 10/1/2004 4:27:51 PM
    - Hmmm - Tony - 10/1/2004 4:37:47 PM
      - No and yes - FrankC - 10/1/2004 4:51:41 PM
        
        Has that ever been done? Yes. - SDG - 10/1/2004 7:33:09 PM
        
        That you even think Bush II was effective is scary........ (n/t) - Lindy - 10/1/2004 6:58:52 PM

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