Fillmore had previously stated that a convention had the right to draft anyone for political service, and Weed got the convention to choose Fillmore, who had broad support despite his reluctance.
Fillmore a afirmat anterior că o convenție avea dreptul de a alege pe cine dorea pentru serviciul politic, iar Weed a convenit să îl aleagă pe Fillmore, care avea un sprijin larg, în ciuda reticenței sale.