Who were the other three rivals with far more experience running against Abraham Lincoln for Republican Party nomination in 1860?

Answer 1

Stephen A. Douglas, John C. Breckinridge, and John Bell. The Democratic Party was in disarray in 1860 when they convened in Charleston, South Carolina to choose their presidential candidate. Southern elements insisted that the nominating convention make a strong statement supporting slavery in the territories. Western elements, however, opposed that stance and argued for an endorsement of popular sovereignty. The latter position prevailed and the Southern delegates walked out. The Northern Democrats later met in Baltimore, Maryland, and nominated Stephen A. Douglas. Following the violence in "Bleeding Kansas," Douglas had lost much support within the party; however, he had reclaimed his prominence by denouncing Buchanan and the Lecompton constitution in 1858. The Southern Democrats reconvened in Richmond, Virginia and nominated John C. Breckinridge; the platform pledged the protection of slavery in the territories. A moderate position was sought by the Constitutional Union Party, which nominated John Bell. The party, composed mostly of former Whigs, enjoyed some strength in the Border States, but lacked any semblance of vigor and was dubbed the "Old Gentlemen's Party."

Answer 2

Abraham Lincoln's 1860 Republican rivals for the nomination for president were two well known Republicans. One was the Republican senator from Ohio, Salmon P. Chase and the front runner, William H. Seward. Lincoln won the nomination and both of his rivals were named by Lincoln to join his cabinet.

Answer 3

john bell Stephen Douglas john breckenridge

Answer 4

John C. Breckinridge was the Southern Democratic Presidential candidate in the 1860 election. Abraham Lincoln won both the popular vote and the majority of the electoral college votes.

Answer 5

John Bell, Stephen Douglas, and John Breckenridge