Campaign Trail Results: Game #467636

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  • Year: 1916
  • Player Candidate: Charles Evans Hughes
  • Running Mate: Elmer Burkett
  • Difficulty Level: Normal
  • Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
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CandidateElectoral VotesPopular VotesPop. Vote %
---- Woodrow Wilson3109,156,85449.72
---- Charles Evans Hughes2218,403,80545.63
---- Allan Benson/Other0626,4733.40
---- James Hanly0231,0411.25

Visits:

  • Ohio:4
  • Kansas:2
  • New York:2
  • California:1
  • Massachusetts:1
  • Minnesota:1
  • Missouri:1

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 Republican nomination and begin your campaign?
    My record as Governor of New York shows that I am willing to enact progressive reforms, and to combat machine politics. I will bring this mentality to the national stage as President.
  • What position will you take in regards to the war in Europe as you campaign?
    As President, I have no desire for war. However, I will spare no effort to protect the legitimate rights of American shipping and commerce.
  • Do you plan to attack Woodrow Wilson's stance on preparedness and war with Europe, and if so, how?
    I refuse to politicize the security of the United States. Wilson and I are both in support of the current measures.
  • In making appointments to your campaign (and by implication, when you are President), will you favor traditional Republicans, Progressives, or try for an even balance?
    The great mass of voters in this country are Republicans. If we keep the mainstream elements of the party happy, they will deliver us a victory in November.
  • Do you have any plans to attack the nomination of Louis Brandeis to the Supreme Court?
    We would be better served to focus on other issues as we campaign.
  • How much will you emphasize your own reform efforts as Governor of New York, as you campaign nationally?
    I have a substantial record of reform and progressivism as Governor of New York, and as a Supreme Court Justice. I won't hesitate to say so as I campaign.
  • California, an important state this fall, is in the midst of a divisive split between Progressives and traditional Republicans. What are your own plans for visiting that state?
    We will plan our own visit to that state, and call upon the Governor and his opponents equally, to avoid giving offense.
  • Theodore Roosevelt is hitting the campaign trail hard this fall. However, he continues to make bellicose speeches about the war in Europe. Will you distance yourself from his rhetoric?
    I'm not going to comment on the speeches of Teddy Roosevelt -- there is too much to lose in antagonizing him.
  • Woodrow Wilson has recently pushed through the Adamson Act to avert a railroad strike, which establishes an eight-hour day for railroad employees. Will you attack this action in your campaign?
    Wilson and I may have our differences on other issues, but I believe an eight-hour workday is broadly popular and worthy of praise.
  • What do you make of Woodrow Wilson's response to the raids and outrages of Pancho Villa?
    Rather than directly imposing ourselves on Mexican territory, we should be seeking other ways to assist the rightful government in securing that country.
  • Do you have any statements to make on the tariff question, and/or the recently established Tariff Commission, as you campaign?
    In defiance of the popular will, the Democrats immediately slashed tariffs and created an income tax upon their rise to power. We propose to undo these actions.
  • What are your opinions on child labor legislation, as exemplified by the recent Keating-Owens child labor bill?
    I oppose child labor and believe the states should pass laws against the practice, as New York did while I was Governor. But it is not a matter for the federal government to interfere in.
  • What motivated you to support the candidacy of Elmer Haskett for Vice President, as strongly as you did?
    In this case, I desired to emphasize my commitment to reform, and to introduce new blood into the national office of Vice President.
  • Do you plan to support the Jones Act -- granting greater autonomy to the Philippines along with a plan to grant independence.
    This measure is premature at the present time. We have added greatly to the welfare of the Philippines and should not leave before our work is done.
  • Do you support the recently ratified 17th Amendment, requiring the direct election of U.S. Senators?
    Regardless of personal feelings, this Amendment obviously went through a stringent ratification process and reflects the overwhelming majority of the people.
  • 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?
    If we're so bent on avoiding war, why are we expanding the Army and contracting for new weapons?
  • 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 have any statements to make about the Federal Trade Commission, established in 1914?
    Some steps were needed to curtail abuse by business, but the Commission has far too much power over legitimate, honest businessmen in this country.
  • 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?
    I can think of no better way to reinforce my commitment to peace and neutrality than to meet with such groups.
  • Would you support a law requiring new immigrants to pass a literacy test in English?
    I believe that any immigrant who seeks a new life in the United States should be required to pass a literacy test.
  • Where will you travel to during your final days before the election?
    Let's focus on the Midwest.
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