Campaign Trail Results: Game #375888
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This Game:
- Year: 1844
- Player Candidate: Henry Clay
- Running Mate: John Sergeant
- Difficulty Level: Normal
- Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
- Game Played:
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View overall results, or a specific state:
| Candidate | Electoral Votes | Popular Votes | Pop. Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ---- James K. Polk | 265 | 1,557,396 | 57.74 |
| ---- Henry Clay | 10 | 1,054,084 | 39.08 |
| ---- James Birney | 0 | 85,781 | 3.18 |
| ---- John Tyler | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Answers:
- Do you believe that some revenue should be set aside from our tariffs to finance internal improvements, such as canals and roads?Only a very limited amount, for the most compelling projects. Otherwise the tariff should be for revenue purposes only.
- Martin Van Buren, Democrat and President until 1841, will be making a tour of the country to visit various friends and political figures. Will you extend the invitation for him to stay at your estate for a few days?It might be best if I don't appear overly friendly to leading Democrats. Especially one as unpopular as Van Buren.
- What points will emphasize in your acceptance letter, as you accept the Whig nomination for President?I will avoid any mention of Texas. The main focus of my acceptance will be an elucidation of my economic principles, including a national bank, a tariff, and internal improvemnets.
- What position will you take on the Texas annexation issue?This discussion has grown tiresome, but I will continue to advocate for a moderate solution on this issue.
- Regardless of your views on the banking question, many accuse your running mate of being too closely tied to the Second Bank of the United States, and too inexperienced in government. What is your response?Let's continue to emphasize our platform and my own experience in government, which dates to the War of 1812.
- There have recently been riots and armed clashes between nativists and Irish immigrants in Philadelphia and elsewhere. Do you have any plans to condemn the Irish violence in these episodes?We should condemn the apparent lawlessness of the Irish arrivals, and ask whether we ought to reconsider our generous naturalization policies.
- Cassius Clay, your cousin, has published a letter stating you are in accord with the abolitionist movement. How will you respond to this?We must put out a letter, clarifying that we only support abolition if slaveholders can be fairly compensated, with reasonable notice, and if freed slaves can be recolonized to Africa.
- There are a number of attacks which focus on your fondness for horse-racing, drinking, gambling, female conversation, and the like. Do you have a response to this?In anticipation of this attack, I've actually made some effort in the past year or so to scale back my amusements. I don't believe it is ever too late for a man to change their conduct.
- Do you plan to make any attacks against the Liberty Party, a radical abolitionist group that is fielding a third party candidate?Any attacks we make will only publicize this group more. Let's stick to our own campaign in this case.
- Do you still support the idea that the federal government should purchase the telegraph patent and manage the technology?I've supported internal improvements throughout my career, but telegraph lines are a different thing. I trust that private individuals can build these.
- Was there really a bargain (a “Corrupt Bargain” to many) between yourself and John Quincy Adams which elevated him to the Presidency in 1825?I don't know how many times a man can deny an unjust allegation before fatigue sets in.
- Does it make sense to attack Northern Democrats as enablers and fellow travelers of the Southern slavery expansion?My opposition to the annexation of Texas is known, but we could more explicitly tie that maneuver to the expansion of slavery.
- Is there something you can do to give the Southern Whigs political cover from the incessant attacks that they are in league with an anti-slavery party?I am as much in favor of the annexation of Texas as Mr. Polk is. To insinuate otherwise is nothing but dishonesty writ large.
- What should your party's position be on the Tariff of 1842, which increased tariffs?We must rescind this tariff and replace it with something much lower. I support free trade and low tariffs.
- What is your current position on the banking system?I will never support a national bank, but I do advocate an independent Treasury, so that federal funds won't be tied up in local speculations.
- Do you support an Amendment that would limit the President to a single term in office?I don't think that this is a necessary step, at this time.
- Do you support the lifting of the Gag Rule in Congress?Congress must function in an orderly fashion, without taking time out from its business to receive ill-conceived petitions. I support the Gag Rule.
- Aside from the issue of Texas, do you support the expansion of the United States in general? Into Oregon, other parts of Mexico, Cuba, etc.?I am against the annexation of Texas. And just to show that this does derive from sectional prejudice, I am also against expansion into Oregon or other regions.
- Would you sign a law that lowered tariffs below the level needed to protect American industry from foreign imports?I would gladly sign such a bill into law.
- Do you have any statement to make on John Calhoun's “Packenham Letter”, stating slavery to be a positive blessing, and justifying the annexation of Texas as a pro-slavery move?I would not go to the lengths of John Calhoun, but Texas would certainly help expand the market for slavery in our country.
- Do you support any changes to our current naturalization laws?Our current laws are in need of great revision, in light of the troubles we have had with recent immigrants.
- Do you agree with Robert Walker's letter, arguing that that slavery issue will be diluted by national expansion?I believe this letter to be disingenuous at best. Further expansion will reopen the debate on slavery rather than suppress it.
- What is your position on the Oregon boundary question?We need to negotiate a permanent agreement with Great Britain that grants some of all of the Oregon Territory to the United States.
- Do you have any criticism of the authorities in Illinois, regarding their failure to properly protect Joseph Smith before his assassination in June?Regardless of our personal feelings, it always concerning when a religious leader and Presidential candidate can simply be killed by a mob.
- Is there a particular state where your party should concentrate its resources and most talented speakers as the election draws near?Virginia
