Campaign Trail Results: Game #624328
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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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View overall results, or a specific state:
| Candidate | Electoral Votes | Popular Votes | Pop. Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ---- Charles Evans Hughes | 268 | 8,698,856 | 46.92 |
| ---- Woodrow Wilson | 263 | 8,926,060 | 48.15 |
| ---- Allan Benson/Other | 0 | 683,248 | 3.69 |
| ---- James Hanly | 0 | 230,265 | 1.24 |
Visits:
- California:2
- Oregon:2
- Idaho:1
- Indiana:1
- Kansas:1
- Minnesota:1
- North Dakota:1
- Washington:1
- West Virginia:1
- Wisconsin:1
Answers:
- What themes will you emphasize as you accept the Democratic nomination and begin your campaign?We will take the attack to the Republican Party this fall -- it is impossible to satisfy the demands of both wings of that party, and Hughes must surely cast his lot with one and alienate the other.
- 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 don't intend to explicitly rebuke such claims, but I will not emphasize the peace issue as I campaign this fall.
- 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?Brandeis's ability is not in question, but he is too radical to be considered for a Court opening. I'd also rather not have the Jewish issue come up during this campaign.
- 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?I will dispatch a military expedition into Mexico to apprehend Pancho Villa. The expedition will operate in any area where the Carranza government does not have control.
- 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 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 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 would certainly sign this into law, but not if that means railroading a bill through Congress against the wishes of its elected members.
- Do you plan to support the Jones Act -- granting greater autonomy to the Philippines along with a plan to grant independence.I would prefer that the measure grant immediate independence, but I can support it in its current form.
- 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 don't have any comment on this plan. It's far too early to determine how the war will end, who will win, or what the peace arrangements might be.
- 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.
- What will your position be on the women's suffrage question as your campaign this fall?I stand opposed to the expansion of women's suffrage.
- 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?I support the Federal Reserve in general, but I believe that we should have established a more centralized, federal government bank.
- 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 don't plan to give this act more than cursory mention as I campaign. There are better issues to focus on.
- 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 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 isn't an important issue in our current campaign.
- Where will you travel to during your final days before the election?Let's focus on New England.