John Quincy Adams - 1825-1829
-Not endorsed by the Republican caucus, signaling the end of the absolute power of such
-Elected without a majority, either popular or electoral; manages to be chosen by the House of Representatives
-Jackson, the runner-up, calls it a "corrupt bargain"
-Adams' support for a new tariff in 1828, for the same reasons as the tariff of 1816, is lauded by the north and demonized by the south