Moreno tried to make himself look more influential than he was .
Moreno claimed to be a close associate of James A. Garfield , who was at that time a candidate ( and subsequent winner ) in the United States presidential election .
Trying to make himself look more influential than he was , Moreno claimed to be a close associate of James A. Garfield , who was at that time a candidate ( and subsequent winner ) in the United States presidential election .