Wayne Wheeler (1869-1927)
Wayne Wheeler (1869 to 1927) within a few years of graduating from law school became the attorney, General Counsel, and head lobbyist for the National Anti-Saloon League. He became widely known as the "dry boss" because of his vast influence and power.
Under his leadership, the League focused solely on the goal of achieving Prohibition. Wheeler was a clever political operative, willing to work even with politicians who drank, as long as they would vote to keep others from doing so. He developed what is now known as pressure politics, sometimes called Wheelerism. Wheeler was also the head engineer of the League's victorious campaign for the Eighteenth Amendment.
Under his leadership, the League focused solely on the goal of achieving Prohibition. Wheeler was a clever political operative, willing to work even with politicians who drank, as long as they would vote to keep others from doing so. He developed what is now known as pressure politics, sometimes called Wheelerism. Wheeler was also the head engineer of the League's victorious campaign for the Eighteenth Amendment.