Election+of+1800

Election of 1800

 * Thomas Jefferson runs against Aaron Burr
 * Jefferson - Republican
 * Burr - Federalist
 * However, Burr was absolutely crazy
 * Tried to sail down the MS River to take over Mexico, among other things
 * The two tie
 * The election then proceeds to the House of Representatives
 * The representatives vote on strictly party lines
 * After an absurd number of ballots, Jefferson pulls out the victory (when someone votes incorrectly [blue- no, yellow!])
 * See Also:
 * Jefferson's Presidency