Legitimacy: 1976 v 2004
Sometimes in electoral politics what dominates a campaign is not a candidate or a set of issues, but the infrastructure of our government itself. We take a look at two high-watermark elections for third-party candidates, 1976 and 2004, why they were so contentious, why despite attracting many candidates that didn't translate into votes, and who legitimacy favors.
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Upset: Hale v Democrats
Our newest episode is taking a little longer so have this short story about America's first anti-slavery senator and failed presidential candidate John Parker Hale!
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Monkey's Paw PT II: Mouse v Competency
We end our bender of a 100th episode skidding into 101 with the actual discussion of the mangled presidencies of our chosen martyrs. It's a grand time.
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Monkey's Paw Pt. I: PDM v Swearing
The hundredth episode so grand it could only fit into 101 episodes! We're celebrating our centenary by mulling over unforeseen consequences as we puzzle the terrible ramifications of making someone president against the universe's will.
Our constant friends Riley Smith and Jacob Godbey join us in this tomfoolery. Join us next week for part 2!
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Dodged Bullet: Cass v Seymour
What's wrong with two Democratic presidents on either side of the civil war? Aaron and Dennis explore what bullets we may have dodged in the non-existent presidencies of Lewis Cass and Horatio Seymour.
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