Those states were competitive and had the best-developed local parties and most elaborate campaign techniques, including nominating conventions and formal Tammany Society in New York City highly favored Madison; the Federalists finally adopted the club idea in 1808.
Those states were competitive and had the best-developed local parties and most elaborate campaign techniques, including nominating conventions and formal party platforms. The Tammany Society in New York City highly favored Madison; the Federalists finally adopted the club idea in 1808.