Campaign Trail Results: Game #716065
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This Game:
- Year: 1916
- Player Candidate: Woodrow Wilson
- Running Mate: Thomas R. Marshall
- Difficulty Level: Impossible
- Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
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View overall results, or a specific state:
| Candidate | Electoral Votes | Popular Votes | Pop. Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ---- Charles Evans Hughes | 311 | 8,813,403 | 47.69 |
| ---- Woodrow Wilson | 220 | 8,772,176 | 47.46 |
| ---- Allan Benson/Other | 0 | 667,458 | 3.61 |
| ---- James Hanly | 0 | 228,818 | 1.24 |
Visits:
- California:12
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?A vote for Mr. Hughes is a vote for war. He was an admirable Justice, but he is sympathy with the most bellicose elements of the Republican Party.
- 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?As I've thought of this issue more, I now believe it makes sense to support it. It will be politically expedient and morally correct to do so.
- 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 plan to support the Jones Act -- granting greater autonomy to the Philippines along with a plan to grant independence.This is a necessary step forward in the self-determination of the Philippines.
- What do you make of the Preparedness Day Parades which have sprung up across the country this summer?These are impressive demonstrations, but we shouldn't read too much into them when drafting our policy. The majority of Americans are against military involvement in Europe.
- 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.
- Do you have any statements to make about the Easter Rebellion which transpired earlier this year in Ireland?We should be calling on Great Britain to treat the perpetrators of this uprising with leniency, and to consider the relationship it has with Ireland.
- 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?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.
- Are you willing to meet with German-American and Irish-American political leaders to discuss your beliefs, regardless of your feelings towards their organizations?During my career, I have met with any number of individuals whom I have disagreed with. I don't see a need to apply a different standard to this situation.
- 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.
- Where will you travel to during your final days before the election?Let's make a final swing to the West Coast, and California in particular, before the voting begins.