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==Harrison-Tyler==
==Harrison-Tyler==
[[Image:1840almanac.jpg|thumb|320px|1840 Whig campaign almanac]]
The Whigs were ready to enact their programs in 1841 when Harrison died after 30 days and was succeeded by [[John Tyler]], an old-line Democrat who never believed in Whiggery. Factionalism ruined the party's program, as the Whigs expelled Tyler and he vetoes their bills. The Texas issue defeated Clay's last presidential bid in 1844. In 1848 opportunity beckoned as the Democrats split. By ignoring Clay and nominating a famous war hero, General [[Zachary Taylor]], the Whigs papered over their deepening splits on slavery, and won.
The Whigs were ready to enact their programs in 1841 when Harrison died after 30 days and was succeeded by [[John Tyler]], an old-line Democrat who never believed in Whiggery. Factionalism ruined the party's program, as the Whigs expelled Tyler and he vetoes their bills. The Texas issue defeated Clay's last presidential bid in 1844. In 1848 opportunity beckoned as the Democrats split. By ignoring Clay and nominating a famous war hero, General [[Zachary Taylor]], the Whigs papered over their deepening splits on slavery, and won.
==Organization==
==Organization==