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Le Taz Hot

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5. I think there's a case to be made

Reply to LuvNewcastle (Reply #4)

Fri Nov 22, 2013, 01:36 PM

Nov 2013

that he certainly could have been a major contender to be the 4th President. He was Washington's Aid-de-camp (sic?) and close confident. His proximity to Washington certainly would have worked in his favor. I think if Hamilton had lived and wanted it, he could have easily been the Federalists' pick instead of Charles Pickney. Madison vs. Hamilton. Now THAT would be a debate!

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I think there's a case to be made Le Taz Hot Nov 2013 #5