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    Who was the first incumbent US president to break with tradition and openly campaign for re-election on his own behalf?

    Question #54580. Asked by RaeRae55. (Jan 29 05 6:51 PM)


    potterguy

    		Harrison was the first presidential candidate to actively campaign for office in his bid to unseat the incumbent Martin Van Buren. This was known as the "Log Cabin Campaign" and was said to have been a spectacle of slogan and slander.
    http://maedayz4731970.tripod.com/WilliamHenryHarrison.html


    This link claims it to have been Harrison, but I do seem to recall reading recently that though Jefferson was loathe to campaign, in his desire to win the presidency in 1800 he politicked behind the scenes with state's electors for the job. I suppose that could be considered inactive campaigning.

    Jan 29 05, 9:49 PM
    RaeRae55

    		Potteryguy, wow that site really needs to drop the tree huh. Thanks for help.

    I believe it was Taft. Thanks all.

    Jan 30 05, 8:38 AM

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