In 1816, there three decline candidates: Henry Clay the rising star and Andrew Jackson the battle of New Orleans hero and William H. Crawford both decline to run in 1816 against Monroe, but what if they did and could they beat Monroe (or at least throw the election into the house)?

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In 1816, there three decline candidates: Henry Clay the rising star and Andrew Jackson the battle of New Orleans hero and William H. Crawford both decline to run in 1816 against Monroe, but what if they did and could they beat Monroe (or at least throw the election into the house)?

Posted Jan 14, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC

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