The presidential election of 1884 could be described as

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The election of 1884 is often referred to as the "mudslinging" or "mud-slinging" election as it was characterized by numerous scandals and personal attacks on both candidates (Grover Cleveland and James G. Blaine) rather than a focus on substantive issues. Blaine, the Republican nominee, had been involved in a railroad scandal while Cleveland, the Democratic nominee, was accused of fathering a child out of wedlock. The campaign was therefore dominated by scandal and personal attacks rather than policy discussions.

The Presidential Election of 1884 Could Be Described as