How did jackson's campaign for president progress? jackson campaigned throughout adam's presidency but contained his attacks on his opponents to political decisions only. it began when he lost the election of 1824 and continued with personal attacks on his opponents through the election of 1828 jackson responded to adam's personal attacks during the campaign but did not instigate them jackson choice not to campaign through most of adam's presidency but began personal attacks on his opponents as the election of 1828 rolled approached. answer quickly! you.