A monthly podcast where brothers Ryan and Kevin talk about American Presidential Politics through the lens of the loser, taking a deep dive into the lives and legacies of the men and women who ran for president and “almost” won.
In the wake of the American Civil War, Almost President Samuel Tilden ramped up his involvement with the Democratic Party. As we start this episode, Republicans and Democrats of a reunified, but still ideologically fractured country prepared for the Election of 1868.
On the Democratic side, Tilden played an important role in deciding on who the Democrats would nominate to run against the seemingly unstoppable war hero, Ulysses S. Grant.
Emerging from the contest was Horatio Seymour, who would go on to lose decisively to Grant, thus continuing the long chain of Republican presidencies in the years to come.
In the wake of his party's defeat, Tilden turned his gaze inward to an agent of corruption within his own party operating in his home state of New York: Tammany Hall and its powerful head, Boss Tweed.
Tilden's anti-corruption crusade, instead of making him an outsider among Democrats, would instead increase his popularity in the party and propel him to national prominence!
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It’s almost Halloween, and while the Haunted House of Representatives has been celebrating all month by ghosting the House Speakership, we’ve brewed up a festive, fun, and spooky episode of The Almost Presidents Podcast: Halloween Edition.
Joining us are new and returning guests to talk presidential horror films and suggest Halloween costumes from across the political spectrum.
(2:45-01:01:01) – We discuss the film “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” with horror media experts and enthusiasts Steve and Joe from Is It Horror? Podcast!
(01:01:29) – Then, whether you’re trick-or-treating or attending a Halloween Party, we’ve got costume ideas that run the political spectrum. Helping us out are Tim and Andrew from America! The Conversation. So whether you want to represent the Democratic Party or make a real statement in your G.O.P.-themed costume, we have plenty of hilarious suggestions you’ll want to hear!
We hope you enjoy the show and have a Happy Halloween!
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