Saturday 4 November 2023

What Was The Nullifer Party?

 Well....for about 11 years, the Nullifer Party 'lasted' (from 1828 to 1839).

Their basic description?  They believed that states themselves....could nullify federal law.  This being a South Carolina-only political party?  Yeah, that's probably why you've never heard much about the group.

They were pro-slavery, pro-commerce, and were a fringe element of the Democratic Party (1827 or prior).

What happened to the Party?  For the most part, after President Jackson left office....they dissolved back into the Democratic Party.  In their hearts and minds....Jackson was a 'Trump-like' character and a threat to the nation.