The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation

[Steve]

I personally would've wanted to retain Hamlin as VP, but since Lincoln was reelected on the "National Union" coalition ticket, presumably his running mate would have to be a War Democrat. I can see why Johnson could've looked like a good choice. But in retrospect, obviously not. Can anyone think of a better non-Illinois Democrat who could've worked better with Congress during Reconstruction?