William Jennings Bryan lost his 1896 campaign for the presidency

because he

Alacked ability as a persuasive speaker
Bsupported the silver standard
Cwas unable to win the support of western farmers
Dcould not win the support of eastern urban centers
Ewas seen as a pawn of the railroad industry

Verified Answer :

William Jennings Bryan lost his 1896 campaign for the presidency because he "(D) could not win the support of eastern urban centers," since he was far more of a populist candidate.