Campaign Trail Results: Game #737292

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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
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CandidateElectoral VotesPopular VotesPop. Vote %
---- Woodrow Wilson3119,292,30750.33
---- Charles Evans Hughes2208,325,65745.10
---- Allan Benson/Other0589,9433.20
---- James Hanly0253,0971.37

Visits:

  • New York:5
  • Michigan:3
  • Illinois:2
  • Connecticut:1
  • Pennsylvania:1

Answers:

  • What will your position be on the women's suffrage question as your campaign this fall?
    I encourage every state to expand the suffrage to women as soon as possible.
  • What themes will you emphasize as you accept the Democratic nomination and begin your campaign?
    My speech fill focus on our success in avoiding the war in Europe, along with a promise that we will continue to take every effort to avoid provocation in that theatre.
  • 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?
    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 will speak about the FTC at every opportunity, and waste no effort at implying that its work has only just begun at the present point.
  • 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'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 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?
    This Amendment is a necessary reform in the functioning of our government, and removes a significant avenue of corruption from our electoral process.
  • 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?
    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 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?
    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?
    I support the Federal Trade Commission and will take a broad interpretation of its power over the next four years.
  • 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?
    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 support a federal workers' compensation program which all dangerous industries would be required to participate in.
  • 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 believe that certain groups in the United States, for their own narrow interests, are trying to undermine American diplomacy and the global order?
    I'm concerned about any citizen who would embrace the presence of a hyphen in their American identity.
  • Where will you travel to during your final days before the election?
    Let's focus on the Midwest.
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