There have been several instances in our history where one person served as a kingmaker — or, in this case, a President maker.
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In Bush v. Gore, the Supreme Court decided the 2000 Election.
Samuel Tilden lost the 1876 Election by one vote.
Andrew Jackson thought he had the 1824 Election won — until Henry Clay intervened.
- LawPolitics
The Deciders: Alexander Hamilton and the 1800 Presidential Election
by Victor Liby Victor LiAlexander Hamilton’s machinations helped take down John Adams, elect Thomas Jefferson, and anger Aaron Burr.
- Career KillersLawMusic
(Legal) Career Killers: Mark Morrison and Various Criminal Convictions
by Victor Liby Victor Li“Return of the Mack” should have made Mark Morrison into a star and not a one-hit wonder. Unfortunately, he just couldn’t stay out of trouble.