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James Polk was the president with the nickname dark horse p.s. hi caleb and josh and Ryan from jaime
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∙ 12y agoJames Polk was the president with the nickname dark horse p.s. hi caleb and josh and Ryan from jaime
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∙ 15y agoThe term Dark Horse Candidate in the Presidential sense means a candidate who enters late in the election process, another example of this is James K. Polk.
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Who was the first dark horse candidate to win the presidency?
James K. Polk was called the dark horse because he was a surprise nominee- a compromise after none of the front-running candidate for the Democratic nomination could get the required majority at the convention. (He was not a total unknown since he had been Speaker of the US House and governor of Tennessee and was supported by ex-president Andrew Jackson.)
What do you call a candidate who wins a nomination unexpectedly?
A dark horse
Who was elected in 1844 as a dark horse or little known candidate?
James Polk...
What media focus on a candidate's relative standing in the polls rather than on substantive issues?
horse race coverage
Who was chosen as the 1852 dark horse canidate by the Democratic Party?
Franklin Pierce was the 'dark horse' candidate selected by the Democratic Party in 1852. Pierce became the 14th President of the US and was sworn in on March 4, 1853.
Name for Rutherford Hayes and his followers?
Rutherford B. Hayes' nickname was Dark-Horse president
Who is nicknamed the dark horse?
Rutherford birchard Hayes
Which president had a horse called old whitey?
Both Zachary Taylor (1784-1850) and Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893). (see the related links).
What is an unknown candidate running for presidency called?
"dark horse"
What is Rutherford nickname?
dark horse president
What was Rutherford B. Hayes nickname given in his youth?
Nicknames:Rutherford's nickname was "Dark-Horse Presidentdark horse president
Who was the who was the first president dark horse candidate?
James K. Polk in 1844.Polk is known as the dark horse presidential candidate.
What has the author M H Hayes written?
M. H. Hayes has written: 'Illustrated Horse Training'
What are the release dates for The Gabby Hayes Show - 1956 Wild Horse Phantom?
The Gabby Hayes Show - 1956 Wild Horse Phantom was released on: USA: 1956
Who was the first dark horse candidate to win the presidency?
James K. Polk was called the dark horse because he was a surprise nominee- a compromise after none of the front-running candidate for the Democratic nomination could get the required majority at the convention. (He was not a total unknown since he had been Speaker of the US House and governor of Tennessee and was supported by ex-president Andrew Jackson.)
What do you call a candidate who wins a nomination unexpectedly?
A dark horse
It is possible that a dark horse candidate will win?
Yes, it is possible for a dark horse candidate to win an election or competition. Dark horse candidates are often underestimated or overlooked, but they can gain momentum and support, surprising everyone with their victory. However, their chances of winning are typically considered lower than more prominent or established candidates.
