Errata Slip For This Week’s Column

Several readers wrote to point out a glitch of omission in this week’s op/ed column:

Great column on the potential downfall of Kerry picking McCain as a running mate. One minor historical quibble, however. You mention 1796 as the last time a cross-party ticket was elected. I believe in 1864 Lincoln was re-elected on a “National Union” ticket with Democrat Andrew Johnson as his running mate. This even emphasizes your point, as that match didn’t turn out that well, either.

They’re right.