Tyler suggested that the Tariff's only positive outcome would be a national political backlash, restoring a respect for states' rights. Tyler remained a strong supporter of states' rights, stating 'they may strike the Federal Government out of existence by a word; demolish the Constitution and scatter its fragments to the winds'.Tyler was soon at odds with President Jackson, frustrated by Jackson's newly emerging spoils system, describing it as an 'electioneering weapon'. He voted against many of the President's nominations when they appeared to be unconstitutional or motivated by patronage. Opposing the nominations of a president of his own party was considered 'an act of insurgency' against his party. Tyler voted to sustain the veto and endorsed the president in his successful bid for re-election. To win the election, Whig leaders decided they had to mobilize people across the country, including women, who could not then vote.
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