Campaign Trail Results: Game #1277204

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  • Year: 1916
  • Player Candidate: Woodrow Wilson
  • Running Mate: Thomas R. Marshall
  • Difficulty Level: Normal
  • Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
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CandidateElectoral VotesPopular VotesPop. Vote %
---- Charles Evans Hughes3119,173,17248.85
---- Woodrow Wilson2208,858,93347.18
---- Allan Benson/Other0508,6582.71
---- James Hanly0237,6271.27

Visits:

  • California:6
  • Ohio:6

Answers:

  • What will your position be on the women's suffrage question as your campaign this fall?
    I support the passage of a Constitutional amendment protecting the right of women to vote.
  • What themes will you emphasize as you accept the Democratic nomination and begin your campaign?
    Under my first term, we have accomplished more progressive reform than under decades of Republican rule, in spite of any promises which that party may be making now.
  • The Democratic Convention erupted into spontaneous cries of “He kept us out of war!” as you were nominated. Do you plan to campaign on this position, or will you add some nuance to it?
    I am proud to have kept this country out of war, and I will make every effort to do so if elected for a second term.
  • Do you plan to attack Charles Evans Hughes's stance on preparedness and war with Europe, and if so, how?
    A vote for Mr. Hughes is a vote for war. He was an admirable Justice, but he is sympathy with the most bellicose elements of the Republican Party.
  • As 1916 begins, you have a vacancy to fill on the Supreme Court. Advisors are recommending Louis Brandeis -- a choice that is sure to be controversial. What are your thoughts?
    I'm prepared to stand behind Louis Brandeis as a Court nominee. He has devoted his life to fighting for the common man against the business trusts of this nation.
  • How much do you plan to highlight the creation of the Federal Trade Commission as an accomplishment during this campaign?
    I will speak about the FTC at every opportunity, and waste no effort at implying that its work has only just begun at the present point.
  • Theodore Roosevelt is hitting the campaign trail hard this fall. However, he continues to make bellicose speeches about the war in Europe. Will you attack Roosevelt and Hughes for this?
    Roosevelt is still a popular figure, particularly among the type of progressive voter we hope to attract. I will refrain from any explicit criticism of his statements.
  • The forces of Pancho Villa have killed over 30 Americans in separate incidents, and even launched a raid into New Mexico. How will you respond to this, as President?
    We need to mobilize the National Guard and increase our military presence on the southern border, in order to prevent future attacks.
  • You have opposed a federal farm credit system in the past, but a Farm Loan Act is being pushed through Congress again this year. Will you support it this time?
    I won't take any active steps to support or oppose this measure, but I will not wield the veto if Congress passes it.
  • As September approaches, the nation is at serious risk of a national rail strike. What are your plans for dealing with this?
    I will spare no effort to assist our nation's unions in their struggle with the railroads, including direct intervention if necessary.
  • Will you sign the Revenue Act of 1916, which would increase the income tax and establish a Tariff Commission?
    I will sign this reluctantly. I support the income tax increase on higher incomes, but not the introduction of a tariff commission. Such a commission will invariably be too friendly to big business in its recommendations.
  • How much do you plan to push back against Southern obstructionism on a federal child labor law?
    I want to campaign this fall on the passage of a child labor law. I will personally appeal to any recalcitrant Senators, to consider the electoral success of Democrats this fall.
  • Do you plan to support the Jones Act -- granting greater autonomy to the Philippines along with a plan to grant independence.
    This is a necessary step forward in the self-determination of the Philippines.
  • What do you make of the Preparedness Day Parades which have sprung up across the country this summer?
    These are impressive demonstrations, but we shouldn't read too much into them when drafting our policy. The majority of Americans are against military involvement in Europe.
  • Do you support the level of preparedness established by the recent National Defense Act?
    If we're so bent on avoiding war, why are we expanding the Army and contracting for new weapons?
  • Do you have any statements to make about the Easter Rebellion which transpired earlier this year in Ireland?
    The Irish uprising is a domestic issue of Great Britain and should not be the concern of any patriotic American.
  • Do you have a position to take on the calls for the prohibition of alcohol as you campaign this fall?
    It would not be wise, at this point, to make any statements supporting or opposing prohibition in our campaign. There are too many people on both sides of this issue.
  • Do you have any statements to make about the Federal Reserve Act, which established the Federal Reserve in 1913?
    Before this act, our country caromed from one financial panic to the next. The Federal Reserve is a tremendous step forward.
  • Do you support the Clayton Antitrust Act which was recently passed? Do you believe that unions should be exempted from the antitrust regulations?
    I support the Clayton Antitrust Act and would hope to see further measures enacted to protect the rights of labor in this country.
  • Do you support the broader establishment of workers' compensation programs and laws, at the federal level?
    I do support the effort this year to establish workers' compensation for federal employees.
  • Would you support a law requiring new immigrants to pass a literacy test in English?
    I don't have strong feelings on this provision. If such a measure were passed by Congress I would sign it.
  • Do you support the temporary curtailment of American shipping in the Atlantic, in order to reduce the chances of German submarine attacks and the resulting consequences?
    If we are serious about avoiding entanglement in a European war, then we should not allow merchants to put American lives at risk of attack in known war zones.
  • Do you believe that certain groups in the United States, for their own narrow interests, are trying to undermine American diplomacy and the global order?
    This isn't a subject that I plan to address on the campaign trail.
  • Will you make any statements about the increased regulation of narcotics and stimulants such as a cocaine, which began with the 1914 Harrison Act?
    This is yet another positive example of progressive legislation that has been enacted over the previous few years.
  • Where will you travel to during your final days before the election?
    Let's focus on the Midwest.
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