The Political Campaign of 1800

The political campaign of 1800--in which Thomas Jefferson and another Republican, Aaron Burr, challenged John Adams in his bid for reelection to the presidency--would be prove to be one of the most significant campaigns in American history. Jefferson had devised a strategy long before the election. Two years earlier, he had begun a letter-writing campaign designed to spread his thoughts around the country.

Why is the Approval Rating of Congress So Low?

Do our elected representatives in the local, state, and federal governmental bodies truly represent their constituencies? Do they, on the other hand, really place reelection as the first priority over all else?