The 1892 campaign centered mainly on economic issues, especially the concept of a sound currency. Former Democratic President Grover Cleveland was a proponent of the gold standard, while incumbent Republican President Benjamin Harrison supported bimetalism (both gold and silver money are legal tender in unlimited amounts).
Cleveland also ran on a platform of lowering tariffs (the Republicans believed in tariffs on imported goods) and opposed the Republicans' 1890 voting rights proposal.
The major issues of the 1936 election including the ongoing Depression and unemployment. While the situation was better than in 1932, it was still a difficult time.
The major issues was the arguement over currency. Bryan supported the usage of silver, while McKinley supported the usage of gold.
Religion
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.
The question of the annexation of Texas was no doubt the issue that most influenced the election outcome of 1844.
During Reconstruction, the constitutional question the government was concerned about was giving African Americans the right to vote. They were also concerned about their civil rights.
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the free and unlimited coinage of silver. -William McKinley wanted to remain on the gold standard. -William jennings Bryan and the populist party advocated for the silver standard. the free and unlimited coinage of silver. -William McKinley wanted to remain on the gold standard. -William jennings Bryan and the populist party advocated for the silver standard. realignment
the issue over tarriffs
the main issue was the economy
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.
William Jennings Bryan
The overwhelming issue in 1860 and 1861 was slavery and later the secession of several Southern states.
John Kennedy became the first and only Roman Catholic President in 1960. His religion was an issue, especially in the South, but it also helped him get votes from Catholics.
During the 1884 presidential campaign Republicans called into issue the personal character of Democratic Party candidate Grover Cleveland charging that he had fathered an illegitimate child while he was a lawyer in Buffalo.
Palmer was just looking for a campaign issue to gain support for his presidential aspirations.
Palmer was just looking for a campaign issue to gain support for his presidential aspirations.
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 major campaign issue in the 1928 Election was, Religion and Prohibition.
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.