In the [[United States presidential election, 1876|1876 presidential election]], Wheeler was suggested as a candidate for president or vice president. The fight between the Stalwarts and Half-Breeds over the presidential nomination resulted in the former successfully pushed [[Rutherford Hayes]] to head the ticket after it was apparent Conkling would not garner enough convention votes.<ref name=senate.govbio/> | In the [[United States presidential election, 1876|1876 presidential election]], Wheeler was suggested as a candidate for president or vice president. The fight between the Stalwarts and Half-Breeds over the presidential nomination resulted in the former successfully pushed [[Rutherford Hayes]] to head the ticket after it was apparent Conkling would not garner enough convention votes.<ref name=senate.govbio/> |