Seamus- you forgot the 1820's when his opponent's accused Andrew Jackson's wife of baring an illegitimate child outside of marriage(In other words, being a *rhymes with "DOOR"*), with Jackson promptly accusing them of harassing her to death after she suffered a stroke just before the election.


But yeah, it does make one wonder what their true purpose is, trying to actively encourage others to oppose a newly inaugurated President.