ext_76195 ([identity profile] jackiejj.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] poliphilo 2004-11-04 12:49 pm (UTC)

Scurilous Shenanigans and Threatened secession in 1800:

I heard a fine interview on All Things Considered (National Public Radio) on Sunday that I believe you will find interesting.

In 1800, Thomas Jefferson was running against Aaron Burr, and it was a far more unsettling campaign than W vs Kerry.

And the partisan press! They threatened America with hellfire and burning houses if Jefferson were elected!

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