It found widespread support.

The cardinal was assailed by a torrent of lampoons and pasquinades of the bitterest description.

But, though Margaret began to see that the unpopularity of the minister was undermining her position, and was rendering for her the task of government more and more difficult, Philip was obdurate and closed his ears.

The long distance between Madrid and Brussels and the procrastinating habits of the Spanish king added immensely to the regent's perplexities.

She could not act on her own initiative, and her appeals to Philip were either disregarded or after long delay met by evasive replies.
The discontented nobles in vain tried to obtain redress for their grievances.