Elections since 1896 when Democrat was more conservative then Republican

[Sumner 1868]

1904, as both candidates we're conservatives in 1924.

1992- Clinton campaigned on ending welfare as we know it, cutting government spending

Yeah, but he also campaigned on a federal jobs program, environmental legislation, infrastructural projects, repealing the Reagan tax cuts, universal health care, family and sick leave, etc, etc.

[Sumner 1868]

1904, as both candidates we're conservatives in 1924.

The same is true of 1904.

Yes, but Roosevelt is making slight concessions to the progressives, whereas Parker was a Cleveland Gold Democrat. With 1924, neither candidate pretended to be interested in left-wing causes, thus spurning La Follette's third-party campaign.

[Sumner 1868]

1904, as both candidates we're conservatives in 1924.

1992- Clinton campaigned on ending welfare as we know it, cutting government spending

Yeah, but he also campaigned on a federal jobs program, environmental legislation, infrastructural projects, repealing the Reagan tax cuts, universal health care, family and sick leave, etc, etc.

And cut capital gains taxes, didnt do healthcare reform

Yes, he was quite the turncoat in office. But my point stands, because you asked me about the actual presidential campaign.