United States Presidential Election of 1900
McKinley re-elected 292 to 155 over Bryan in a rematch decided by prosperity.
Overview
The rematch of 1896 added imperialism to the money question after the Spanish-American War, as Bryan opposed the takeover of the Philippines while McKinley ran on the full dinner pail of economic recovery. McKinley improved on his 1896 showing, winning 292 to 155 and over 51 percent of the popular vote, with Teddy Roosevelt on the ticket boosting the ticket's energy. McKinley's assassination in 1901 made Roosevelt president, transforming the era's politics.
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