Martin Van Buren
(1782–1862)
 

Van Buren was so obnoxious to the southern states that he received only nine popular votes there in his 1848 campaign, all from Virginia. His supporters raised a cry of fraud. "Yes, fraud," said a Virginian, "and we are still looking for the son-of-a-bitch who voted nine times."

As to the presidency, the two happiest days of my life were those of my entrance upon the office and my surrender of it.—MARTIN VAN BUREN