Which of the populist party's policies undermined its attempts to appeal to urban workers?

Congress's policies undermined its attempts to appeal to urban workers.

The Populist effort was probably doomed from the start. They advanced a number of stellar ideas but fell prey to the allure of free silver, an issue that resonated poorly with urban workers whose votes were badly needed. Discontented farmers, despite their enthusiasm, simply lacked the numbers to move the nation.

Where people were very broke no jobs were available and everyone was struggling