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• Notable Positions: Governor of Virginia, Ambassador to France, United States Senator from Virginia, Delegate to the Congress of the Confederation from Virginia
  
• Party Affiliation: Democratic-Republican Party
  
• Biography: Few men have been as accomplished a candidate as James Monroe. His resume includes outstanding service in the Revolutionary War, participation in the Continental Congress, leadership in the U.S. Senate, and strong management of the Department of State and Department of War. Monroe has negotiated multiple treaties, including the Louisiana Purchase, and oversaw the latter half of the War of 1812. Throughout his career, he has been noted for his integrity, frankness, and humility. Though opposed by some for continuing the “Virginia Dynasty,” Monroe is almost universally beloved by his party and the nation at large.
  
• Platform: After the chaos unleashed by the War of 1812, James Madison hopes to reunite the country together and bring about an “Era of Good Feeling.” A strong advocate of his fellow Virginian, George Washington, Monroe believes that the United States must chart an independent course for itself and avoid unnecessary entanglements with European powers. He further believes that the President must represent all Americans, not just his state or his party. Monroe has promised to assemble a Cabinet based on skill, not geography or political ideology. Many suspect that Monroe views partisanship as a threat to the Union and wants to amalgamate the Democratic-Republican and Federalist Parties. In all other affairs, Monroe takes a strict constitutionalist approach to the powers of the presidency, believing that minor inconveniences are preferable to possible tyranny. Monroe believes in the necessity of public works projects and the occasional need for government intervention into the economy, but vows not use either policy to resolve domestic problems until the Constitution is amended to explicitly allow such actions. Monroe is a slaveowner, but considers the institution to be a necessary evil. He has proposed a system of gradual abolition, wherein former slaves will be deported to Africa. He tolerates the Bank of the United States and Madison’s policy on tariffs.

• Notable Positions: Governor of New York, New York Supreme Court Justice, Delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention
  
• Party Affiliation: Democratic-Republican Party
  
• Biography: Before the War of 1812, Tompkins was a distinguished New York jurist who devoted his life to preserving the independence of New York and its people. When the state legislature refused to properly arm the state militia, Tompson spent much of his personal fortune to pay for what he could. When he ran out of money, Tompkins took out massive loans to prevent the state’s destruction from British forces. When Madison struggled to appoint a military commander to oversee New York City, Tompkins took the position. Though these actions have earned Tompkins the respect of some leaders, it has had a devastating impact on his health and psyche. Tompkins has been reduced to a shell of his former self and spends most of his time drinking. His financial situation is ruined and seems incapable of performing basic administrative duties. Federalists have accused him of corruption and deceit, further undermining his mental condition. Despite this, Tompkins was considered one of Monroe’s biggest rivals for the Democratic-Republican nomination for his energetic conduct during the war.
  
• Platform: Before descending into drunkenness, Tompkins was an enthusiastic supporter of state rights. He believed in the need for individual states to share the burden of responsibility with the federal government. He supported improvements to the New York state militia and public works, more generally. He also advocated for the gradual abolition of slavery.

• Notable Positions: United States Senator from New York, Diplomat to the United Kingdom, New York State Assemblyman, Delegate at the Constitutional Convention
  
• Party Affiliation: Federalist Party
  
• Biography: Rufus King is known as the Last Great Federalist. The son of a Massachusetts farmer-merchant-lumberman-sea captain, King had a pleasant childhood until an angry mob ransacked his childhood home in a fit of revolutionary passion. The incident proved to be a formative experience for King, who went on to the Constitutional Convention to condemn Jeffersonian populism and (eventually) the destruction of the Articles of Confederation. Working closely with Alexander Hamilton, King helped prepare a final draft of the United States Constitution and used his oratory to ensure its ratification. Though King has struggled in politics, he does have the respect of prominent people within both major parties. He is also a friend of Francisco de Miranda, a little-known revolutionary and South American dissident.
  
• Platform: Having been personally affected by mob violence, King believes in a strong central government that will be vigilant against threats, both inside and out. The national government must have the power to act against mob violence, as it did during the Whiskey Rebellion. It must also be strong enough to raise and control a large national army, so as to avoid conquest or a military coup. King believes that the United States should not align itself with European powers, but seek to end their domination of North and South America. He views Hamiltonian economic reforms as essential to the country’s future. King supports halting the expansion of slavery but is willing “to suffer the continuance of slaves until they can be gradually emancipated in states already overrun with them.” King is a supporter of Madison’s Second Bank of the United States and has applauded the Democratic-Republicans for their policy on tarriffs.

• Notable Positions: President pro tempore of the United States Senate, United States Senator from Maryland, Governor of Maryland, Colonel in the Continental Army
  
• Party Affiliation: Federalist Party
  
• Biography: John Eager Howard was a prominent force in Maryland politics throughout the Revolutionary War and Washington Administration. Due to his reputation “as a good an officer as the world affords… [with] the best disposition to promote the [military] service,” Washington offered him an appointment as the Secretary of War. From 1797 to 1803 Howard served as a Federalist leader in the United States Senate. He has since returned to Baltimore where he is semi-retired. Howard supports several philanthropic causes, including the American Antiquarian Society. During the War of 1812 he helped raise funds to support the Maryland militia.
  
• Platform: Howard has not campaigned to be on the ballot and is supported almost exclusively because of his administrative and military capabilities. Howard is a traditional Federallist, supporting a strong national government and ties with the United Kingdom. He believes that the country must establish a strong national military to safeguard independence.

• Notable Positions: United States Senator from Pennsylvania
  
• Party Affiliation: Federalist Party
  
• Biography: James Ross is a third generation immigrant with ties to Ireland. A minor leader within Pennsylvania, Ross served in the Revolutionary War alongside Colonel Crawford’s ill-gated Sandusky Expedition, which saw the Pennsylvania militia devastated by Native Americans. During the Washington Administration, Ross served as the chief negotiator between the federal government and the orchestrators of the Whiskey Rebellion. Since then, Ross has opened a successful law firm in Philadelphia. He is known for his unconventional theological views and has been frequently accused of atheism. He unsuccessfully ran for Governor of Pennsylvania in 1799, 1802, and 1808.
  
• Platform: James Ross is a strong advocate of equal rights under the law, regardless of religion or national origin. During the Pennsylvania Convention Ross argued against religious tests. He is a moderating force in Pennsylvania politics and has argued against the use of force to achieve political ends. He is otherwise a normal Federalist who supports fortifying the banks and strengthening the federal government’s ability to intervene in state affairs.

• Notable Positions: Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, United States Secretary of State, U.S. Representative from Virginia
  
• Party Affiliation: Federalist Party
  
• Biography: John Marshal is one of the most respected leaders in the country and, perhaps, one of the few Federalists capable of being elected. During his teenage years, Marshall was inspired to join the Continental Army after his hero, George Washington, joined the rebellion. Throughout the conflict he made great achievements and used this reputation to start a successful career in Virginia politics. An ally to the Federalists, Marshall used his personal reputation to ensure Virginia’s ratification of the Constitution. Though he was offered countless appointments by Washington and Adams, Marshall did not accept a cabinet position until 1800 as Secretary of State. His tenure turned out to be short, however, when Marshall was unexpectedly appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
  
• Platform: John Marshall has not campaigned for the Vice Presidency and would rather remain in the Supreme Court, where he can maintain Federalist supremacy. From his position, Marshall has helped form the bedrock of American constitutional law and ensured the judicial branch’s independence in all affairs. His most prominent ruling, Marbury v. Madison (1803), established the Court’s power of judicial review, a doctrine which allows the courts to invalidate laws that contradict the Constitution. Marshall believes in an expansive interpretation of the Constitution, wherein officials have powers beyond those that are explicitly listed. He supports the institution of a national bank and supports public works projects. Marshall believes in a strong national government, but is cautious about handling cases with potentially explosive implications. He is disgusted by slavery but is reluctant to act on it should the issue destroy national unity.

• Notable Positions: United States Senator from Maryland, U.S. Representative from South Carolina
  
• Party Affiliation: Federalist Party
  
• Biography: Harper is a minor figure within the Federalist Party who served South Carolina from 1790 until 1800, until he was displaced by Democratic-Republican opposition. During his short career, Harper oversaw the impeachment against William Blout, who sought to carve a personal fiefdom out of Louisiana, and participated in the XYZ Affair. When French Foreign Minister Talleyrand said that attacks on American ships would end if the United States paid him $250,000, Harper defiantly replied that he would pay, “millions for defense but not one cent toward tribute.” After being run out of South Carolina by the Democratic-Republicans, Harper moved to Baltimore, one of the last Federalist strongholds in the nation. He served in the War of 1812.
  
• Platform: Harper is a moderate Federalist. He despises France and seeks greater ties with the United Kingdom, especially after the fiasco of 1812. Harper believes in a strong central government, empowered through a state banking system. Harper supports the gradual abolition of slavery and is working with his friends, John Randolph and Henry Clay, to ship freed slaves to the African east coast.

QuoProQuid has issued a correction as of 15:07 on Jan 3, 2016

QuoProQuid has issued a correction as of 15:57 on Jan 3, 2016