Which of the Following Was Not Among the Qualifications That

Which of the following was not among the qualifications that helped William McKinley earn the Republican presidential nomination in 1896?

A) He came from the key electoral swing state of Ohio.
B) He had gained a national reputation by sponsoring the high McKinley Tariff Bill.
C) He was a likable Civil War veteran.
D) He was backed by the skilled political manager and fund raiser Mark Hanna.
E) He was an energetic and charismatic campaigner.