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The Velveteen Ocelot

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5. There was no Mrs. Buchanan; he never married

Reply to raging moderate (Reply #2)

Sun Jan 31, 2021, 04:34 PM

Jan 2021

and is presumed to have been gay due to his close relationship with Rufus King, his long-time roommate and frequent partner at social events. That said, he really made a hash of things before the Civil War, and he also supported the Dred Scott decision. But his malfeasances pale in comparison to Trump's.

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Is Donald Trump the Worst President of all time?..And, Can that idea be proven? [View all] Stuart G Jan 2021 OP

The full extent of the damage he has done isn't yet known to us Rorey Jan 2021 #1

Well, there was also James Buchanan. raging moderate Jan 2021 #2

Thank You...I did not know that about Buchanan...Lots to learn here at DU. Stuart G Jan 2021 #4

There was no Mrs. Buchanan; he never married The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2021 #5

SORRY for this error of mine! It was Mrs. Jefferson Davis! raging moderate Feb 2021 #7

I think most historians would reach that conclusion. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2021 #3

Oh, okay, my bad. raging moderate Jan 2021 #6

Yes, now that information is coming out 6 full months after Trump left office, Yes Stuart G Jul 2021 #8