Has the U.S. always treated their presidential Candidates like Gods?

Question

I am not being sarcastic. This is a serious question, I would like to know.

Answer 1

No, in fact there was a time when it was consider inappropriate for candidates to campaign and ask for votes.  I wish I knew what those days were like, now it's all so superficial and fake, it's all about who can raise the most money and buy the election.