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12. I'm gonna throw out William Seward

Reply to speak easy (Original post)

Sat Jun 7, 2025, 09:43 AM

Jun 2025

Could have been the GOP nominee in '56 prior to Lincoln (was the favorite in 1860, but lost at the convention - in '68 he was too old and Grant too popular). Great Senator. Seward was a helluva Secretary of State and one of Lincoln's closest advisors though, so he was still plenty influential. Also helped purchase Alaska!

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The best president we never had was Adlai Stevenson, [View all] speak easy Jun 2025 OP

All of the above SocialDemocrat61 Jun 2025 #1

Sorry. Nonnia Bisnez Jun 2025 #2

THANK YOU! I have my mother's Adlair Stevenson button which I wear, and no_hypocrisy Jun 2025 #3

Adlai Stevenson would have been a very good president. Nonnia Bisnez Jun 2025 #4

Adlai, is that you? Always loved that bit of wit. yorkster Jun 2025 #6

All the way with Adlai! yorkster Jun 2025 #5

I'll add Bobby Kennedy and John Kerry. sinkingfeeling Jun 2025 #7

President Adlai Stevenson no_hypocrisy Jun 2025 #8

That is a fact. ananda Jun 2025 #9

I agree. Kamala however, would have been a great President. NNadir Jun 2025 #10

Nah... McLean Stevenson hlthe2b Jun 2025 #11

I'm gonna throw out William Seward ITAL Jun 2025 #12

Hillary simply because of the stark contrast with the alternative. tinrobot Jun 2025 #13