Answer: The Whigs used the (back then) current problems that were happening during Van's presidency.
Step-by-step explanation:
The Whigs believed that the policies made by the Democrats were flawed and faulty. The Whigs used problems stemming from tensions with Great Britain, the movements of settlers, slavery, and other issues to create difficulties and raise panic in order for Martin not to be elected. This made other Democrats and citizens criticize efforts and actions. The Whigs called him corrupt and posed him as unfit to be president. They also used truthful allegations that Vice President Richard Johnson had had several affairs with African American women.