Like most things in this world it was because of money and power.
they tried to get rid of slavery
The South favoured slavery
The politicians in the North that advocated anti-slavery were called Abolitionists.
Some newspapers have liberal leanings and favor democrat candidates. Other newspapers favor republican politicians. A few newspapers are non-partisan or independent.
There were various individuals and groups who did not believe that slavery should be abolished, including some Southern plantation owners, pro-slavery advocates, and politicians who benefited economically from the institution of slavery. Additionally, some argued that slavery was a necessary component of the economy and society at the time.
Abolitionist -- they were in favor of abolishing slavery.
Just the opposite, abolitionists violently opposed slavery.
They get voted out at the next election.
They favored no slavery. They wished to "abolish" slavery. Hence the term abolitionists.
The stance of Texans on slavery was divided. Before the Civil War, some Texans were in favor of slavery while others were against it. Slavery was eventually abolished in Texas following the end of the Civil War in 1865.
All of the above arguments were made in favor of slavery.
Yes it was a movement in western Europe and the Americas to end slavery