In the years 1829-1839, Jackson had decided to run for President. He thought that the “common man” should have a say in the government, therefore, he was running as a Democratic. When he had run for President, he won with 178 electoral votes. Andrew Jackson was Democratic because he chose a “common man” to be in the office and vetoed the National Bank.
There were a few reasons why Jackson was Democratic, but here is one. He appointed Samuel Swartwout into office. In the book, The Life of Andrew Jackson, states,”He likes Swartwout because he had been an early supporter… and so he went ahead with the appointment.” (Doc 7) This quote explains how Jackson appointed Swartwout into office because he was a “common man”. He also happens to be in early Jackson supporter. The Life of Jackson explains, “if any posts needed a man of highest integrity it would be this one.”(Doc 7) This quote mentioned that to be a tax collector, that person needed the highest trust available. If that person does not have trust, they will not be chosen as the tax collector.
When he vetoed the National Bank, Jackson stated to Congress, “It appears that more than a fourth part of the state is held by foreigners and the (rest) is held by a few hundred of our own citizens, chiefly of the rich class.” (Doc 4) This quote explains that three-fourths of the stock is held by the rich class. Since Jackson is democratic he thought the rich was being selfish and was taking advantage of a National Bank. Jackson’s note to Congress stated, “It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their selfish purposes.” (Doc 4) This quote explains how he was Democratic by him trying to help the “common man” by vetoing the National Bank. He stated that the richest class was finding a loophole in the bank to use for their own selfish purposes.