Campaign Trail Results: Game #1448269

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This Game:

  • Year: 1916
  • Player Candidate: Woodrow Wilson
  • Running Mate: Newton Baker
  • Difficulty Level: Normal
  • Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
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CandidateElectoral VotesPopular VotesPop. Vote %
---- Charles Evans Hughes3769,547,59951.42
---- Woodrow Wilson1558,248,02844.42
---- Allan Benson/Other0606,6753.27
---- James Hanly0165,5250.89

Visits:

  • California:5
  • Nebraska:2
  • Ohio:2
  • Wyoming:2
  • North Carolina:1

Answers:

  • What will your position be on the women's suffrage question as your campaign this fall?
    I encourage every state to expand the suffrage to women as soon as possible.
  • What themes will you emphasize as you accept the Democratic nomination and begin your campaign?
    My speech fill focus on our success in avoiding the war in Europe, along with a promise that we will continue to take every effort to avoid provocation in that theatre.
  • 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?
    In a few cases, we did have to go a little further than the New Freedom ideals would imply, but we plan to take a more moderate course during my second term.
  • 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?
    Why Roosevelt continues to press such an unpopular point in his speeches is beyond me, but we will certainly waste no chance to attack him and Hughes on the issue.
  • 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 will dispatch a military expedition to Mexico, with clear orders to continue their pursuit regardless of any interference that may arise from the nation's Carranza government.
  • 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?
    As I've thought of this issue more, I now believe it makes sense to support it. It will be politically expedient and morally correct to do so.
  • 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 veto this Act. I support a federal income tax, but not to the level that this bill imposes. It also introduces an estate tax and an excess profits tax.
  • How much do you plan to push back against Southern obstructionism on a federal child labor law?
    I would certainly sign this into law, but not if that means railroading a bill through Congress against the wishes of its elected members.
  • What motivated you to place Newton Baker on the ticket for your attempt at reelection?
    Newton Baker is the progressive choice for Vice President, and I have every confidence in his abilities.
  • Do you support the recently ratified 17th Amendment, requiring the direct election of U.S. Senators?
    This Amendment is a necessary reform in the functioning of our government, and removes a significant avenue of corruption from our electoral process.
  • Would you support American participation in a postwar League of Nations, if one were to be created after the current War?
    I support the traditional policy of non-interference in European affairs, as is best for our national interest.
  • Do you support the level of preparedness established by the recent National Defense Act?
    We've taken moderate, sensible steps thus far. I support the mobilization of additional troops, along with other policies designed to maintain peace and deter aggression.
  • 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?
    I believe that the prohibition of alcohol would be a positive benefit for our country.
  • Do you have any statements to make about the Federal Reserve Act, which established the Federal Reserve in 1913?
    I believe the Federal Reserve was an unnecessary and destabilizing change to the nation's banking system.
  • 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.
  • Are you willing to meet with German-American and Irish-American political leaders to discuss your beliefs, regardless of your feelings towards their organizations?
    During my career, I have met with any number of individuals whom I have disagreed with. I don't see a need to apply a different standard to this situation.
  • 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.
  • 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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