Board Thread:Timeline Discussions/@comment-2236231-20180204031724/@comment-2236231-20180220210626

I'd say that would be the case if not for the fact that Jefferson doesn't like Burr by this point. They had a falling out during his presidency so Jefferson's campaign is going to voice disapproval of Burr. Hamilton and Jefferson both agreed that they don't like Burr.

In OTL due to the 12th amendement the Democratic-Republicans could only put forward a Presidential and Vice Presidential candiate rather then recommend more. Jefferson got to choose his running mate and didn't choose Burr so Burr decided to run for Governor- and lost. Upon his defeat in that election Hamilton was interviewed by a paper (the Albany Register) where he called Burr 'A dangerious man' and stated taht Burr had entertained seccessionists in the state he was running for governor in. Burr was so enraged by the accusations that he challenged Hamilton to a duel.

In this timeline, regardless of party support- Burr can- and being head strong will- run for president. He'll not have Democratic-Republican nor Federalist support but he'll still run even as Jefferson discourages voters from electing Burr.

Though you have brougth to my attention that Hamilton isn't a natural born citrizen, and thus can't run for the office of President (and thus can't be VP either due to the system being used).

As for the Election of 1800, it's outcome, as far as I can speculate would still be Jefferson and Burr and over the 1800 - 1804 term of office Jefferson and Burr have a falling out.... I'm not sure how the Election of 1800 damaged Burr's political power... but- I may be lacknig some insight so please provide me with details. You've helped already by pointing out that Hamiltion can't run for the office.