As the election of 1860 approached, the Democratic party:

Name: As the election of 1860 approached, the Democratic party:
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The Democratic party broke up into northern and southern wings as they could not agree on a candidate or a platform regarding the issue of slavery. The northern Democrats nominated Stephen Douglas while the southern Democrats nominated John C. Breckinridge. This division within the party ultimately led to the election of Abraham Lincoln as president.

As the Election of 1860 Approached, the Democratic Party