Last Time a Democrat was Elected to succeed an Incumbent Democrat President was 1856

[Free-R]

I'd like to see a historical breakdown based on "the boring factor." It seems that the boring candidate hasn't won since before Reagan, at least.

[dexter75]

Originally Posted by WaldoKitty

History is not on Hillary's side. Last time a Democrat was elected to succeed a Democrat President leaving office was apparently before the Civil War. 1856.

Based on this trend alone, Trump will be the next President of the USA.

History Is Not On The Democrats Side


Arf Arf

I thought you said prior election history has no bearing on this election?

[CoolZombie]

Originally Posted by ChloeC

I don't think my history book has changed since I read it the last time but since you fail at reading comprehension I'll spell it out for you...

Truman took office on April 12th, 1945 following the death of FDR.

LBJ took office on November 22nd, 1963 following the death of JFK.

I bolded my original comment so you can re-read it.

Yes they were elected to a follow up term... but they weren't elected by the people to follow an incumbent Democrat... which is what this thread is about.

All you said was "Yep... LBJ and Truman weren't elected...they followed a president who died in office." You inaccurately said they were never elected and I corrected you. I'm glad my words inspired you to check so now you know the correct answer instead of the previous misinformation you had

[WaldoKitty]

Originally Posted by CoolZombie

Maybe you should check your history books. Truman won the 1948 election and Johnson won the 1964 election.

Nothing to check. They were not elected to replace an incumbent Democrat president.

[xboxmas]

Originally Posted by Old Gringo

Stand by for an historic inauguration in January. One that'll result in much whining and whimpering from the right.

No First Lady has ever been elected. And that goes back further than 1856.

It will definitely be historic!

[WaldoKitty]

To be fair Old Gringo did come back, unlike many others, and face up to being wrong about the election. He has my respect for that as well a a virtual pizza and beer on me.

[WaldoKitty]

Originally Posted by JAMS14

Hey, aren't you the one who is always saying this isn't a normal election year? Well, at long last, I am agreeing with you.

Better start getting used to saying Madame President.

Where are you Jams14? You completely disappeared from the election forum as of Nov 8th.