Why did John kennedy become unpopular in south carolina?

Question

he was a catholic
he supported equal rights for blacks
he was considered a liberal northerner
he appointed his brother as attorney general

Answer 1

All of the above contributed to John Kennedy's unpopularity in South Carolina. The state had a history of racial segregation and discrimination, and Kennedy's support for equal rights for African Americans was at odds with this. Additionally, his Catholic faith was not well-received in a predominantly Protestant state, and his appointment of his brother, Robert Kennedy, as Attorney General was seen as nepotism and a consolidation of power. Lastly, as a liberal northerner, he was seen as out of touch with Southern values and traditions.