What was a major difference in the political platforms of herbert hoover and alfred smith? a) hoover believed in repealing prohibition laws, while smith wanted to maintain the status quo. b)hoover's campaign focused on business interests, while smith's focused on struggling farmers. c)smith believed the government should have a tighter rein on the economy, while hoover believed in loose regulations. d) smith favored buying farm surpluses, while hoover believed in funding organizations that would farmers with the surpluses.