After 1856, The Republican Party Fell Apart after Several Newspapers accused them that they wanted to free slaves so they could take the position of Whites in the North. Due to this, the Whig Party is able to be revived if only for a short time as anti-Democrat while the Know-Nothings remain as popular as ever. In the election of 1860, John C. Breckenridge wins the Democratic Nomination and the Election handidly:
Breckenridge (D-KY)/Douglas (D-NJ): 171Lincoln (W-IL)/Hamilton (W-ME): 129Filmore (KN-NY)/Donnelson (KN-TX): 3