Which President's victory was possibly influenced by Cass's 1848 nomination?
James K. Polk
Zachary Taylor
Millard Fillmore
Franklin Pierce
Answer
Zachary Taylor's victory in the 1848 presidential election may have been influenced by Lewis Cass's nomination as the Democratic candidate. Cass was a strong advocate for the annexation of Texas and the expansion of slavery into new territories, which alienated many Northern voters. Taylor, on the other hand, was seen as a more moderate candidate on these issues, and his victory can be seen as a repudiation of Cass's positions.
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