I was born for a storm, and a calm does not suit me. One of the
biggest changes to American politics began during Jackson's 1828
campaign, the first presidential campaign to appeal directly to
voters through a professional political organization. After
Jackson's defeat in the 1824, an energetic and creative
coalition formed around him to get him elected. His supporters
included skilled political organizers like Martin Van BurenA
trusted colleague to Jackson and the 8th President of the United
States., who worked to create a network of campaign committees,
and organized rallies and other events on Jackson's behalf. A
group of newspaper editors and journalists spread Jackson's
reform message and recruited supporters to this new group soon
called the Democratic PartyThe party created in 1828 by Jackson
and his supporters to mobilize constituents.. Over the next
eight years, the coalition evolved into a political machine with
activities running year-round as the party supported candidates
in elections ranging fro