Even though partnership was not considered to become an issue according to the Framers, in reality is was. An issue like partnership occurred during the 1800’s election year between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr in deciding who was going to be the president and the vice president of the United States. In this event, both the candidates ended up with a tie and the final say was given to the House of Representatives.” Many Federalists saw Jefferson as their principal foe, whose election was to be avoided at all costs. But Alexander Hamilton, a well-respected Federalist party leader, hated Burr and advised Federalists in Congress that Jefferson was the safer choice”(NARA). In this case, the election clearly showed preference for one person