Martin Van Buren's stance against annexing Texas

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Van Buren's stance against annexing Texas ultimately cost him his party's nomination in the election of 1844. While he did make it a significant issue during his presidency, it was not the primary focus and he did not have the support of Andrew Jackson. Van Buren was opposed to annexation because he believed it would lead to a war with Mexico and he did not want to upset the balance of free and slave states in the union. His stance was not motivated by a desire to expand slavery.

Martin Van Buren's Stance Against Annexing Texas