1 jan 1864 ano - Election of 1864

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Republicans nominated Lincoln:
-Republicans endorsed Lincoln's war strategy
-demanded unconditional Confederate surrender
-constitution amendment to abolish slavery
-embraced Lincoln's political strategy
-chose a Unionist Democrat as Lincoln's running mate
-Lincoln won

Democrats nominated George McCellan (former Union general):
-rejected emancipation
-denounced Lincoln's suspension of Habeas Corpus
-War Democrats vowed to fight until rebellion ended
-Peace Democrats called for a negotiation for a peace settlement
-McCellan promised to recommend peace to Congress

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