With the wide range of candidates vying for the White House in 2008, many of them will be disappointed, while only one can prevail. To buck up the spirits of the also-rans, here’s a little list of famous unfortunate exits and almost-exits from the Oval Office. Sure, you never got elected, but at least none of these have happened to you!

Assassination

Number one with a… well, number one anyway. Much is written about both Lincoln’s and Kennedy’s assassinations, but the two that are lesser-known are James Garfield and William McKinley. Continue Reading »
Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations of US Presidents