Campaign Trail Results: Game #668480
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This Game:
- Year: 1916
- Player Candidate: Woodrow Wilson
- Running Mate: Newton Baker
- Difficulty Level: Impossible
- Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
- Game Played:
View overall results, or a specific state:
| Candidate | Electoral Votes | Popular Votes | Pop. Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ---- Charles Evans Hughes | 429 | 10,504,949 | 55.82 |
| ---- Woodrow Wilson | 102 | 7,114,492 | 37.81 |
| ---- Allan Benson/Other | 0 | 870,569 | 4.63 |
| ---- James Hanly | 0 | 328,788 | 1.75 |
Visits:
- Massachusetts:3
- Ohio:2
- Tennessee:2
- Indiana:1
- Kentucky:1
- Maine:1
- New Hampshire:1
- North Carolina:1
Answers:
- What themes will you emphasize as you accept the Democratic nomination and begin your campaign?Much as changed, but I stand as committed to the ideals of the New Freedom as I was in 1912. I will be circumspect about committing the country to further federal legislation, beyond that which we have achieved during my first term.
- 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?We have taken extensive efforts to increase the military preparedness of the United States. For Mr. Hughes and others to insinuate otherwise is simply false.
- 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 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 don't see a need to take an active role in arbitrating this labor conflict. Let the unions and railroads work out a solution between themselves.
- 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 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.
- What motivated you to place Newton Baker on the ticket for your attempt at reelection?Newton Baker is the best man for the job. Regardless of any political gossip, the President needs a reliable working partner as Vice President.
- What do you make of the Preparedness Day Parades which have sprung up across the country this summer?These parades show that there is, indeed, a great national enthusiasm for American action in the world.
- 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.
- 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?We reject any call for the prohibition of alcohol, and I would not support such laws as President.
- 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 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 refuse to meet with any hyphenated-American group which places another identity above that of American.
- Do you support the broader establishment of workers' compensation programs and laws, at the federal level?This is not a measure that I support.
- 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?We have certain rights as a neutral power, and to retreat from those rights would only serve to invite further aggression.
- Where will you travel to during your final days before the election?Let's focus on New England.