... of the state under the newly adopted constitution and then in 1796 ran for presidency. Jefferson went against Adams, which they were both republicans and he lost therefore took the title as vice-president; When re-election came around Jefferson ran against John Adams, representing the Federalist Party. During this time venomous rumors were written in the papers to destroy Jefferson ... 's reputation. "Jefferson was accused of having betrayed his native state into the hands of the enemy on two occasions, while at the head of the government by a cowardly abandonment of Richmond and on the ...

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