John Freemont in the 1856 elections

[jackbluelight]

What if Fremont had won the 1856 elections? The southern states, from what I have read, were ready to secede from the Union if Fremont had been elected. Perhaps the Technology factor could have been thrown out. Would Fremont prove as able a commander and chief as Lincoln?

[illreb]

I think not, He was to much of an Ego and completely mishandled the events in Missouri in the short time he was in command of that Dept.