Wayne Wheeler was known as the man who shut off the taps. He was a huge influence on the ASL (Anti-Saloon League). “ Early on in his career in the ASL, Wheeler developed a distinct sense of power that was known by any of his supporters and followers as Wheelerism, best described as pressure polities, a political action that relies heavily on the use of mass media and mass communications to persuade politicians that the public wants or demands a particular action. It commonly includes intimidation, threats, and other covert techniques as well” (Wayne Wheeler, 4). Wheeler was not afraid to push his agenda threw any means necessary. He was so passionate about the concept of Prohibition, he would even slip in some ideas and strong beliefs of what
