Why was Lincoln unable to get a position in President Zachary Taylor's administration?

Lincoln was a charter member of the opposing Whig Party.
Lincoln had spoken against the Mexican-American War.
Taylor only wanted people living in Southern states.
The only position open was in the Oregon Territory.

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Why was Lincoln unable to get a position in President Zachary Taylor's administration?

Lincoln was a charter member of the opposing Whig Party.
Lincoln had spoken against the Mexican-American War.
Taylor only wanted people living in Southern states.
The only position open was in the Oregon Territory.

anonymous · Answer

@timo619

anonymous · Answer

Lincoln had spoken against the Mexican-American War.

anonymous · Answer

i think this should be asked in history

anonymous · Answer

why he helps tremendously

anonymous · Answer

yeah this isn't a physics question

anonymous · Answer

because when people look answers up they need to be in the right places its the rules