http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5354/What is William Jennings Bryan’s point of view about the party’s need for labor to support his candidacy for the presidency?Update:i've read it over and over, trying to find it.don't tell me to do my homework- i'm trying! all im asking for is help, this is only a part of the essay i have to write.. Created by ashley y. arts-humanities-en - history-en

Bryan was seeking the support of labor unions and laborers in his candidacy. Since most laborers were debtors, (house, land, automobiles) they favored easier money (silver) and opposed that which banks demanded (gold.) Therefore Bryan talked of America being crucified on a "Cross of Gold" by the evil eastern bankers while the western Populists were the victims of unscrupulous lenders in the East.And there you have it.