George B. McClellan had the overwhelming support of Union soldiers during the 1864 Presidential election.

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George B. McClellan ran against incumbent President Abraham Lincoln in the 1864 Presidential election as the Democratic nominee. While McClellan had some support among anti-war Democrats, he did not have overwhelming support from Union soldiers, many of whom were committed to seeing the war through to victory under Lincoln's leadership. Lincoln ultimately won the election by a significant margin.

George B McClellan Had the Overwhelming Support of Union Soldiers During