Campaign Trail Results: Game #592338

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This Game:

  • Year: 1916
  • Player Candidate: Woodrow Wilson
  • Running Mate: Thomas R. Marshall
  • Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
  • Game Played:
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CandidateElectoral VotesPopular VotesPop. Vote %
---- Woodrow Wilson2879,107,07149.47
---- Charles Evans Hughes2448,539,86346.39
---- Allan Benson/Other0615,2433.34
---- James Hanly0146,4260.80

Visits:

  • California:3
  • New York:3
  • Pennsylvania:3
  • Nevada:1
  • Ohio:1
  • Vermont: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 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?
    I don't plan to say much about Charles Evans Hughes one way or the other. I believe we have better things to campaign on.
  • 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 hope to hit on the theme of reform and progressivism frequently during our campaign. This is a great chance to do that.
  • 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 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?
    My position on this system has not changed -- I cannot support the creation of a federal program to lend money directly to farmers.
  • As September approaches, the nation is at serious risk of a national rail strike. What are your plans for dealing with this?
    I believe a fair course would be to press for legislation requiring an 8-hour workday for railroads, along with other compromises.
  • Will you sign the Revenue Act of 1916, which would increase the income tax and establish a Tariff Commission?
    I'm proud to sign this into law. I think the broad majority of Americans can stand behind its provisions.
  • 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 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.
  • Do you support the level of preparedness established by the recent National Defense Act?
    What we've done so far is a good start, but we're still far from prepared to meet the type of emergency which might arise.
  • 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?
    The Federal Reserve idea is worthy of support, but I would prefer that private banks were given a larger role in its operation.
  • Do you have any statements to make about the Federal Trade Commission, established in 1914?
    The Federal Trade Commission is a necessary step forward for reform 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.
  • 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?
    It makes perfect sense to warn Americans of the dangers involved in such commerce, but it is not the place of the government to actively interfere in it.
  • 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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