What do people think would have happened of Bell was the sole candidate? Also how badly would Breckinridge lose in a two way race?
Also, why did Lincoln win majorities in Northern states IRL, that it would have been unlikely to obtain in a two way race.
Also, to be honest, the 60-40 PV is not even the worst that it can get, as Lincoln won large majorities in New England, it would be interesting if someone can see just how large the PV-EV disparity can be
I think that the Democratic split and candidates attacking each other, drove moderate Northerners into the arms of Lincoln (with the exception of NY and NJ moderates), without a split, I think that, the candidates would not have been attacked as much
Just Bell:
Just Breckinridge:
Just Douglas: