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In the [[1860 presidential election]], the Lincoln/Hamlin Republican ticket won the general election. As disgruntled Southern Democrats seceded from the Union and the [[American Civil War|Civil War]] ensued, Hamlin proved to be strongly anti-slavery,<ref name=chicagotribune>Witcover, Jules (November 16, 2014). [https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/sns-201411141300--tms--poltodayctnyq-a20141116-20141116-column.html Lincoln's vice-presidential switch changed history]. ''Chicago Tribune''. Retrieved August 20, 2021.</ref> his ideology in line with the congressional [[Radical Republicans]].

In the [[1860 presidential election]], the Lincoln/Hamlin Republican ticket won the general election. As disgruntled Southern Democrats seceded from the Union and the [[American Civil War|Civil War]] ensued, Hamlin proved to be strongly anti-slavery,<ref name=chicagotribune>Witcover, Jules (November 16, 2014). [https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/sns-201411141300--tms--poltodayctnyq-a20141116-20141116-column.html Lincoln's vice-presidential switch changed history]. ''Chicago Tribune''. Retrieved August 20, 2021.</ref> his ideology in line with the congressional [[Radical Republicans]].

In the following election cycle, Lincoln turned his back on Hamlin from the Republican presidential ticket due to fears of losing support from War Democrats, and the [[Republican National Convention]] instead nominated [[Andrew Johnson]].<ref name=chicagotribune/>

In the following election cycle, Lincoln turned his back on Hamlin from the Republican presidential ticket due to fears of losing support from War Democrats, and the [[Republican National Convention]] instead nominated [[Andrew Johnson]] as the vice presidential pick.<ref name=chicagotribune/>

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