Jefferson's supporters accused Adams of having a “hideous hermaphroditical character,” while Adams' camp called Jefferson “a mean-spirited, low-lived fellow.” Jefferson hired a sleazy journalist, James Callendar, to smear Adams in the press, including the (false) story that he wanted to start a war with France.
Article 2 defines the role of the executive Power
Once again, Marbury vs. Madison.
<span>The on going war in Vietnam was the cause for his sharp drop in popularity.
Hope that helped.</span>
