As such , Whigs were content to restrict their 1844 campaign platform to less divisive issues such as internal improvements and national finance .
In order to preserve their party , Whigs would need to stand squarely against acquiring a new slave state .
As such , Whigs were content to restrict Whigs ' 1844 campaign platform to less divisive issues such as internal improvements and national finance .
In order to preserve their party , Whigs would need to stand squarely against acquiring a new slave state .