John Breckinridge
Southern Democrat
Keep the Tradition Alive and Vote for Breckinridge
Backer
Former president James Buchanan backed Breckinridge because during his term as president Breckinridge was the Vice President. They were both members of the democratic party.
Views on Slavery and Secession
Breckinridge was an avid supporter of slavery and believed in allowing Slave owners to bring their slaves into new territories.
Breckinridge supported the secession of the South and ran for President as the Southern Democrat.