Campaign Trail Results: Game #867888
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This Game:
- Year: 1968
- Player Candidate: Richard Nixon
- Running Mate: George Romney
- 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ---- Richard Nixon | 403 | 34,236,295 | 46.34 |
| ---- Hubert H. Humphrey | 90 | 29,433,954 | 39.84 |
| ---- George Wallace | 45 | 10,212,729 | 13.82 |
Visits:
- New York:11
- West Virginia:1
Answers:
- What is your opinion of Lyndon Johnson's new Medicare program?I commend this piece of legislation. Already we see many Americans receiving health care who would otherwise be stricken with serious and/or fatal conditions.
- Are you satisfied with this nation's economic performance over the previous five years?Our current economic path is not sustainable. We need to continue the growth we have seen but we cannot allow this inflation we have to continue.
- Are you satisfied with the progress of desegregation in this country since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?We need to be very aggressive in fighting racism and its effects where they exist. I support programs such as busing, affirmative action, the new HUD department, and anything else that is necessary to integrate all regions of the United States.
- With all of the new programs that have implemented over the past five years, do you still believe there is room for the federal government to expand its responsibilities?I will do everything in my power to defend the Great Society initiatives that we have. In those cases where these programs fail to eradicate poverty, I will not hesitate to augment them.
- What do you think about the efforts of the AFL-CIO and other large unions? Do they have a positive effect on America?We should always be wary of the corruption inherent in these large unions. I cannot say that I'm a supporter of the AFL-CIO.
- What is your opinion of the military draft that is currently in place?The draft is evil and should be abolished. We would never need it in the first place if warmongers like Johnson hadn't gotten us into this mess over in Vietnam.
- Some have proposed implementing an Environmental Protection Agency at the federal level to combat industrial pollution. Would you support this as President?This is something I whole-heartedly support. We have rivers that are unusable to humans, acid rain falling from the skies, and smog so thick in some cities that people can barely see.
- Should Lyndon Johnson have been able to prevent the Tet Offensive?I'm worried that for most or all of 1967, Lyndon Johnson repeatedly assured us that the North Vietnamese were on their last legs. It's difficult to assess the situation when we can't rely on the information that we have.
- What is the maximum number of troops that you would commit to Vietnam?We need to reduce our troop strength to the minimum necessary level to prevent the downfall of South Vietnam while we work these issues out at the bargaining table.
- Do you support opening a new dialogue with our Communist adversaries, such as the Soviet Union and China?The best way to prevent future Communist aggression is not through the death of 25,000 American kids in Vietnam. I support a comprehensive summit aimed at codifying peace in the modern world.
- Are you concerned with some of the activist stances that Earl Warren has taken in his time with the Supreme Court?The Warren Court is the first Supreme Court in history which has had the guts to use constitutional law for the benefit of the common citizen. I will continue to appoint sound judges like Mr. Warren, Abe Fortas, and Thurgood Marshall.
- Has the current Supreme Court contributed to our disorder with decisions such as Gideon v. Wainright and Miranda v. Arizona?My priority as President will be to fight for law and order in this country. The Court had good intentions but I am concerned that they overstepped their bounds in these cases.
- Did the Supreme Court overstep its bounds in Loving v. Virginia by declaring state miscegenation statutes unconstitutional?I fully support the Supreme Court in this decision. I don't know how someone in 1968 can stand up and fight against two peoples' right to marry each other.
- Have you given any thought to programs that would set racial quotas for job hiring or college admissions, in order to accelerate the process of integration?We promise an equal opportunity to every person to succeed in America. I oppose discrimination in federal hiring and so on, but we also need to ask ourselves if a quota system is really the best way to monitor this issue.
- Can we all agree that the Black Panthers are a menace to the security of the United States?I support a fair shake for every American. I support programs that help black businesses. I support desegregation. I oppose groups like the Black Panthers that have contributed to the rioting and chaos that has swept the nation these past three years.
- The unemployment rate is currently under 4%, in spite of the chaos that prevails in our nation. What will you do as president to keep unemployment low?We are keeping the unemployment rate artificially depressed with unsound fiscal and monetary policies. In the long-run, this will lead to a poor economy and higher unemployment.
- Do you believe that President Johnson overstepped his bounds in negotiating the Kennedy Round of trade agreements? Do you support the liberalization of international trade under the GATT?I support the overall thrust of this policy. Foreign trade supports our Cold War allies, reduces the cost of goods in America, and supports a broader economic prosperity.
- Do we need more spending in the War on Poverty, especially in light of the riots since 1965?I support the War on Poverty as it stands. We have passed a lot of new initiatives and we should wait to see what effect they have. To me, cracking down on the law and order issues is more important.
- What will be the overall theme of your campaign as you criss-cross the United States?I am not a radical like Goldwater. I am a pragmatic, moderate problem-solver who will tackle the challenges of inflation and disorder with even-handedness.
- What will be the thrust of your speech as you accept the Republican nomination in Miami?The Vietnam War and the disorder in this country shows that our leadership has failed. I will work for American enterprise, end the war with honor, and end the violence in the streets.
- How far are you willing to go to compete in the American South against the campaign of George Wallace?I will make it a point to disavow racial divisiveness as I travel, lest there be any doubt of my stance. We can solidly defeat Humphrey outside of the South and win a mandate for real governance.
- Sources have indicated that Johnson is close to reaching a breakthrough in negotiations with the North Vietnamese, which could almost assure a Democratic win on Tuesday. An operative with connections to the South Vietnam government is willing to sabotage these negotiations with promises that you will offer a better deal when elected. Will you take a chance on this plan?This will guarantee victory for us if successful. Let's roll the dice.
- Your Democratic counterpart has repeatedly challenged you to a debate. After your debacle against Kennedy in 1960, will you debate your opponent this time? We can't have the American people saying that I'm afraid to debate Hubert Humphrey. Let's do it.
- An alarming percentage of union voters are inspired by the aggressively racist rhetoric of George Wallace. What will you do to win this group back to your side?Let's let the AFL-CIO campaign amongst the unions. I will focus on winning the anti-war voters back to our side, and I will reaffirm my commitment to Civil Rights so we can win the minority vote.
- What is more important to you -- competing with Nixon in the border states (to help Humphrey) or winning over Humphrey voters in the northern cities (to help Nixon)?Humphrey and the Democrats need to know in the future that they cannot ignore the due concerns of the South and win elections. I will focus on winning potential Humphrey supporters.