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Why did northern and southern democrats support Franklin pierce?

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Northern and Southern Democrats supported Franklin Pierce because he promised to honor the Compromise of 1850 and the Fugitive Slave Act.

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Southerners- liked that he honor the compromise of 1850 and the fugitive slavery act. Northerners- didnt support cause none of their nominees got elected.
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