Word: burrs
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...Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, the presidential and vice-presidential nominees of what was then called the Republican party (which later became the Democratic party), ended up in an electoral college tie, with 73 votes each. The choice devolved on the lame-duck House of Representatives, with each state's delegation voting as a unit...
...Federalist party had lost the presidency but retained a majority in the House. Most Federalists hated Burr less than they hated Jefferson and voted accordingly. On the first ballot, with nine states necessary for election, Jefferson had eight, Burr six; two were divided. Ballot after ballot followed, day after day passed, and a sense of crisis began to spread across the country. The whole succession procedure seemed to be failing...
...Burr will also be watching newcomer Miranda Craigwell, who was the first player in her high school to score 1,000 points. Craigwell will benefit from McDonald and Larkin's guidance...
With five rookies and seven returning players, Head Coach Jean Marie Burr will depend on the leadership and athleticism of centers Rachel McDonald and Keri Larkin to anchor the team...
...days later, a decision had been made, and senior fellow Burr made a personal trip to Bok's house to offer him the position of president...