Why Hard Cider?

This blog is called Hard Cider in reference to the Log Cabin and Hard Cider presidential campaign of 1840. Willliam Henry Harrison had won the 1840 Whig nomination after failing to win the Presidency four years earlier. Despite being from a wealthy political family, the campaign touted Harrison's "humble" roots, using the log cabin and hard cider as a symbol for his connection with the common man.

Earlier in his career, Harrison had been the governor of Indiana Territory. During his tenure he helped secure much of what is today the Hoosier State from the various Indian tribes. He was also successful in defeating Tecumseh at the Battle of Tippecanoe, where he earned his nickname and became a national hero.

Hard Cider is the official blog and newsletter of the Hoosier Whigs. Hoosier Whigs is a chapter of the Modern Whig Party based out of Washington, D.C. The Modern Whig movement is a moderate, common sense movement, based more on rational compromise rather than partisan ideology.

Hoosier Whigs can keep up to date on the activity of the Party here in Indiana and use the blog as a forum for building the Party. Feel free to submit any news or articles you would like.