Alfred E. Smith endured a smear campaign during the 1928 presidential election primarily due to his Catholic faith, which was a source of prejudice in a predominantly Protestant America. Opponents spread false rumors that he would take orders from the Pope, undermining his candidacy. Additionally, his progressive policies and support for urban issues alienated conservative voters, further fueling the smear tactics against him. This campaign reflected broader societal tensions regarding religion, ethnicity, and political ideology at the time.
Because he was an Irish American from New Yorks Lower East Side and the 1st Roman Catholic ever nominated to run for president Gillian Wong
Unfortunately, Alfred (Al) Smith was Catholic, at a time when America was not yet as tolerant as it should have been. Despite a number of celebrities (including Babe Ruth) campaigning on Smith's behalf, there were too many people who made anti-Catholic comments about him; stereotypes and misconceptions (some people thought he would "worship the pope" or "let Rome determine American policies") doomed his effort to become president.
She smeared the paint with her sleeve in her haste to stand up.
The smear test will determine if you have cervix cancer.This is nothing more than a childish smear campaign by a jealous individual.
Buy some windex, that is guaranteed to leave no smears
It's where the guy comes all over a girls face
smear chocolate all over your face
His tactic was to smear his opponent John Quincy Adams and to appeal to the commoners. He won the 1828 presidential campaign as a Democrat.
It DOES help, but what you really need is popularity. Unfortunately, popularity can be 'bought'. But so can 'unpopularity' -that's known as a 'smear campaign'.
Verbal or physical attacks. Smear campaign. www.vainencounters.com
Nothing - just expect a smear campaign and don't engage in a war of words with him.