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What happened to the Democratic Party as the 1860 presidential election approached?

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The Democratic Party split between moderate Democrats and Radical Democrats (who were for slavery). Douglas was the moderate Democrat candidate. Buchanan represented the angry southerners. 2 political candidates resulted in the Democrats' chances of winning less likely. This resulted in Lincoln winning the Presidency.