the issue over tarriffs
the main issue was the economy
The major campaign issue in the 1928 Election was, Religion and Prohibition.
The annexation of Texas was the main issue of the election of 1844.
Election of 1840, the issue was the Panic of 1837.
The tariff of abominations, also known as the Tariff of 1828, became a major campaign issue in the 1828 presidential election. It was a contentious issue that led to significant division between different regions and political parties, particularly between the North and South. The outrage caused by the tariff helped Andrew Jackson secure his victory in the election.
In the election of 1856, what was noteworthy was the fact the issue of slavery was not discussed during the presidential campaign in a divided nation on this issue. James Buchanan and John Fremont were the main candidates. James Buchanan won the election, but he did not get the majority of the popular vote. Four years later, Lincoln would become president.
The question of the annexation of Texas was no doubt the issue that most influenced the election outcome of 1844.
The significant increase in unemployment from 5% in 1929 to 25% in 1932 had a major impact on the 1932 presidential election. It created widespread dissatisfaction with the incumbent president, Herbert Hoover, and his administration's handling of the Great Depression. Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Democratic candidate, campaigned on a promise of a New Deal for the American people, which resonated with voters and led to his landslide victory.
because of separation of church and state
A "platform" is a position or issue which a politician uses to try to get elected. In this case, it would be part of a presidential candidate's campaign.
manifest destiny
protective tariffs