[2] The first political divisions in the state fell along the lines of personal support for outstanding leaders in their struggle for power.

The Troup party, on the other hand, staged an aggressive campaign against the Clarkites and the Tariff of Abominations, winning whelming victories for their nominees for Congress and the Electoral College.

However, he could not "consistently with its feelings and character" support either Calhoun or Richard Rush for vice president on the Jackson ticket.

In case he was mistaken on this point, Crawford pledged, "I will myself cause representations to be made to General Jackson that will prevent [Calhoun's]being taken into the Cabinet.

In its ashes rose the Union party, a product of the forces of liberal democracy that brought white manhood suffrage and popular elections in the 1800s.