His age and the fact that he was Catholic.
James K. Polk in 1844.Polk is known as the dark horse presidential candidate.
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A dark horse
Franklin Pierce
He was the first dark horse candidate
Truman
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James K. Polk was the dark horse candidate in the 1844 U. S. presidential election. He ended up winning, defeating Henry Clay.
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James Polk was the president with the nickname dark horse p.s. hi caleb and josh and Ryan from jaime
Times have changed- nominations are usually wrapped up by winner in the primaries before the convention. I do not see how there can ever be another dark horse candidate. The only conceivable way to have what might be called a dark horse would be if an unchallenged candidate would suddenly drop out just before the election, but the hastily chosen replacement would probably not win.
James K. Polk was the dark horse candidate in the 1844 U. S. presidential election. He ended up winning, defeating Henry Clay.