A president attempting to influence congress to pass a legislative program might employ all of the following strategies except

Denying campaign reelection funds to legislators who oppose the President's policy stand

Explanation:

The framers of the constitution of the United States of America, positioned the president in article 2, section 3 of the constitution to be the chief legislator, granting him the power to alter policy and make remarkable influence on which bills the house can pass at any time.

Whether the president is popular or not, he or she can use the media to draw attention to the program of the legislature. Above all the possible means to influence the congress, the president is expected to refrain from denying legislative members who oppose his policies their respective campaign re-election funds.