How did Warren G. Harding win the presidency?
1 Answer
He ran on a platform of "a return to Normalcy" after the First World War.
Explanation:
He connected well with the machine politics of the time that relied on direct rewards for political support. Many of his supporters were involved in corruption scandals that came to light after his death.
His small town roots served him well in a country that that mostly made up of small towns. He was good looking with an appealing personality. He relied on homilies during his electioneering. He stayed in Ohio for much of the campaign.
He was not the first choice of the Republican Convention but no one else could get a majority. His support slowly grew until he won on the 11th ballot. He was a Conservative Republican in outlook for the time.
His parties still had alcohol served during prohibition. Consuming alcohol was not itself illegal. He had a number of extra marital affairs.
He supported prohibition and was for votes for women.
