Campaign Trail Results: Game #744441
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This Game:
- Year: 1960
- Player Candidate: John F. Kennedy
- Running Mate: Hubert H. Humphrey
- 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ---- Richard Nixon | 468 | 37,872,970 | 56.95 |
| ---- Harry Byrd | 49 | 4,096,935 | 6.16 |
| ---- John F. Kennedy | 20 | 24,531,334 | 36.89 |
Visits:
- Georgia:4
- Massachusetts:4
- Maryland:1
- New York:1
- Rhode Island:1
- Utah:1
Answers:
- What kind of tone will you attempt to set in your campaign this fall?I will campaign as a mainstream liberal Democrat, emphasizing key parts of our platform and pressing the case for more vigilance in our national defense.
- What do you have to say about the selection of Hubert H. Humphrey as your running mate?Hubert Humphrey has been an unwavering friend of the farmer, the Negro, and the laborer in his years in the Senate. He is the type of man who reflects my deepest held beliefs on these issues.
- At a campaign stop today in Milwaukee, your running mate, Hubert H. Humphrey, seemed to promise that your Administration would propose extensive federal civil rights legislation. Do you stand by his statement?I favor a more cautious approach really. I'm a little concerned by some of the tactics we've seen recently in the civil rights movement.
- There has been a proposal for a series of television debates between you and Kennedy. Is this something you are interested in?Let's be cautious with this idea. Nixon is a skilled debater, and the last thing we need right now is a campaign setback on national television.
- Anti-Catholicism has been a huge issue thus far in the campaign, with hundreds of pamphlets and leaflets being distributed across the South and Midwest. Do you have any comment?Let's gather some of these leaflets and show them to the media and to major newspapers. I think they demonstrate the lengths that some people will go to discredit my candidacy.
- Anti-Catholicism continues to be an issue. Major newspapers have published a statement by 150 Protestant clergy, including Norman Vincent Peale, opposing any Catholic as President. Do you have any comment?Let's take this opportunity to make a major speech on the topic. I will address this issue exclusively in a televised speech, and put it to rest for good.
- There have been a large number of sit-ins recently, where black students and activists are sitting at whites-only lunch counters and department stores to advocate for desegregation. Do you support this movement?These activists are trespassing on the property of lawful businesses. I think there are better methods of pushing for change in the South.
- Richard Nixon has made "experience" the centerpiece of his campaign. What do you have to say on this point?I will bring new, dynamic leadership to this country as President. I don't see how this line of argument puts me at any disadvantage.
- There was a recent effort in Congress to pass a program to provide medical care to elderly Americans, but it was narrowly defeated. Will you make a further push for this type of program as President?This program is a good starting point, but I would much prefer a program of national health insurance for all Americans -- not just the elderly.
- Do you believe that the islands of Quemoy and Matsu should fall within the United States defense perimeter in Asia?It wouldn't be responsible of me to comment at this point. As President I will consult with our military leaders to determine what is appropriate.
- Is the United States adequately prepared to defend against the Soviet threat today?I am satisfied with our progress over the past few years. We have prevented further expansion while avoiding any major wars.
- Do you believe the United States is adequately prepared to defend against the Soviet threat over the next ten years?I am as satisfied as I can be. With sound defense policies and strong economic growth, we should continue to maintain our advantage over the Soviet Union.
- During the Great Depression, the federal government began a policy of farm subsidies to stabilize farm incomes and to target a specific output of each crop. Are these policies still necessary in 1960?We have too much of a farm surplus right now, and we need to reduce subsidies for production so that prices can fall into balance and benefit the consumer.
- Would you support the passage of a federal civil rights bill as President to address the worst excesses of segregation in the South?I would not support a measure like this. This would be an unnecessary and unconstitutional interference into the rights of our states.
- Recently, Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested at a sit-in in Atlanta, and has now been sentenced to four months in prison for failing to get a Georgia driver's license after moving to that state. Do you have any comment or action you would like to take?I will give a statement encouraging the State of Georgia to protect the safety of Mr. King, while criticizing him for participating in these inflammatory and illegal protests.
- Are you satisfied with the economy and the economic policies of this country over the past eight years?We are on the right track economically. We can't deny that there was a recession in 1958, but the recovery has been strong and 1960 will see a very high rate of growth in this country.
- Do you support a minimum wage of $1.25 per hour, with some exceptions for small business? Such a measure was recently defeated in Congress.Our current minimum wage is sufficient in my opinion. The minimum wage is a necessary expedient but we shouldn't be increasing it so much that we cause unemployment.
- How serious, at the current time, do you believe the internal Communist threat is?We should always be concerned about internal subversion, but the external Soviet threat should be our primary focus at this point.
- Do you believe that Cuba has been lost to the Communists as of this time? If so, do you think it is partially the fault of the United States?We will defend our base at Guantanamo and do anything else that is necessary if Cuba continues its hostility. However, it is too early to make a conclusive determination at this point.
- Should the United States apologize to the Soviet Union for the controversy surrounding the downed U-2 spy plane and surrounding espionage?We lost a lot of ground diplomatically after this event, and much of that could have been avoided had we issued a formal apology.
- Did Dwight Eisenhower do the right thing when he sent federal troops to Little Rock to ensure the integration of the high school there?He absolutely did, and I would like to see further action to desegregate our schools and enforce our civil rights.
- What would you do as President to combat increasing unemployment in America's industrial cities?We need lower taxes, fewer regulations, and a smaller federal government. This will encourage private enterprise and spur a recovery to our industrial capacity.
- What is your position on the power of labor unions in the United States?We need to do anything we can to reduce the power of labor unions in this country, including a national right-to-work law.
- Do you believe that current levels of defense spending are adequate?We can always find areas for improvement, but we have successfully defended the United States and our allies from numerous Communist threats over the past eight years.
- Where will you spend your final day before the election?We will travel to California and the West Coast.