The conservative politicians in the new cabinet didn’t like or trust hitler, but they liked even less, and they saw the leftist parties as a bigger threat.

ummm? is that supposed to be a question or a but this is a reason he won re-election

explanation:

"despite progress in the war, lincoln and most political pundits were convinced that he would lose his bid for reelection in 1864. the country was war weary and the democratic party's nominee, george mcclellan, was likely to negotiate a peace treaty with the confederacy if elected." - loc.gov

d)to gain support for the independence movement.

hope this : )