The triumph of William McKinley why the election of 1896 still matters Rove, Karl creator author. text bibliography Biographies. Biographies. nyu 2015 First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. monographic eng print viii, 482 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm Examines "President William McKinley, whose 1896 campaign ended a bitter period of political gridlock and reformed and modernized his party, thereby creating a governing majority that dominated American politics for the next thirty-six years"--Amazon.com. President William McKinley's 1896 campaign ended a bitter period of political gridlock and reformed and modernized his party; the result was a governing majority that dominated American politics for the next thirty-six years. Rove shows how McKinley's strategies offer important lessons for both political parties today. Sense of duty -- Early beginnings -- Political apprenticeship -- Rise and fall -- Three steps closer, one step back -- Resurrection -- The Major's war plan -- Audacious first strike -- The people against the bosses -- Democrats fall apart -- Maneuvering -- The battles begin -- McKinley gains traction -- High stakes in Springfield -- Last-minute attacks before St. Louis -- Battle for an idea -- Credentials and currency fights -- GOP Convention -- Republicans' shaky start -- The silver edge -- The logic of the situation -- Cross of gold -- Change course or fail -- Three revolts -- The front-porch campaign -- Message for the workingman -- Closing arguments -- Coercion and farm prices -- McKinley's triumph. Karl Rove. Includes bibliographical references (pages 441-450) and index. n-us--- Presidents United States Election 1896 McKinley, William 1843-1901 Bryan, William Jennings 1860-1925 United States Politics and government 1893-1897 Bryan, William Jennings 1860-1925 McKinley, William 1843-1901 Politics and government Presidents Election United States 1893 - 1897 fast E710 .R87 2015 324.973/88 9781476752952 (hardcover) 1476752958 (hardcover) 9781476752969 (pbk.) 1476752966 (pbk.) 9781476752976 (e-book) 9781442396401 (audiobook) 9781442396418 (e-audio) 2015032290 DLC 150821 20151218130452.0 in00003616318 eng