Karl Rove will hold a lecture and book signing at 6 p.m., Jan. Political Analyst Karl Rove joins Larry Mantle today to discuss his new book on the subject, “The Triumph of William McKinley: Why the Election of 1896 Still Matters,” how history has represented McKinley, how he addressed the needs of the public and what our current presidential candidates can glean from his campaign. So what can today’s presidential candidates learn from the election of 1896? The demand for inclusion during that election is not unfamiliar. McKinley won the election against his Democratic opponent, William Jennings Bryan, and became the nation’s 25th president. He also advocated for black voting rights and gained the endorsements of Catholic leaders. He focused on the needs of immigrants and diverse ethnic groups. McKinley took a surprising approach to his campaign. The nation’s so-called “little guy” demanded political inclusion, and called for a government that would address the economic needs of its growing agrarian society, as well as social issues such as black voting rights. During the election of 1896, Republican Presidential Nominee William McKinley found a radical new way to campaign in a changing political climate.
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