Campaign Trail Results: Game #879507

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  • Year: 1960
  • Player Candidate: Richard Nixon
  • Running Mate: Henry Cabot Lodge
  • Difficulty Level: Normal
  • Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
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CandidateElectoral VotesPopular VotesPop. Vote %
---- John F. Kennedy36934,920,91552.28
---- Richard Nixon15431,508,12647.17
---- Harry Byrd14371,4340.56

Visits:

  • Missouri:2
  • Pennsylvania:2
  • Texas:2
  • Arkansas:1
  • California:1
  • Florida:1
  • Michigan:1
  • New York:1
  • North Carolina:1

Answers:

  • Eisenhower has his own responsibilities as President, but he is able to hit the trail for the last week of the campaign. He will obviously provide a huge boost wherever he appears. What do you think?
    I want Eisenhower to travel to California and the West Coast.
  • What kind of tone will you attempt to set in your campaign this fall?
    I will praise the leadership of Eisenhower, but emphasize to concerned Republicans that I will be a more orthodox conservative when I am President.
  • What do you have to say about the selection of Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. as your running mate?
    Henry Cabot Lodge has been actively engaged in world affairs for many years, and I am proud to have him appear on my ticket.
  • At a campaign stop today in Harlem, your running mate, Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., seemed to make a promise that your Administration will appoint a black Cabinet member. Do you stand by his statement?
    This was made without our advance knowledge, and it is not something that we can pledge to do at this point.
  • 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.
  • Southern Republicans are insisting that you visit their region extensively during this campaign, claiming that Kennedy will be vulnerable in some states. What are your thoughts?
    I agree. We can definitely split the South if we make a strong play for it this year. I will visit extensively.
  • There has been a proposal for a series of television debates between you and Kennedy. Is this something you are interested in?
    I've been a champion debater for my entire life. I'd be happy to go against Kennedy on TV.
  • 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?
    I wouldn't go to these extremes, but anyone should be concerned about a President who is forced to follow the dictates of the Pope.
  • 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?
    Again, I'd have to say that this is a valid concern. This would set a dangerous precedent for the independence of our nation's executive.
  • To what extent will you make your experience as Vice President a theme of your campaign against the youthful Kennedy?
    This needs to be a key centerpiece of our campaign. Our current President is widely popular, and I can easily make the case that I was a central part of his Administration.
  • 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?
    I prefer a slightly different program, offering health insurance to the elderly that they can choose to purchase. The proposed program was mandatory, and also covered only those covered by the Social Security Act.
  • Do you believe that the islands of Quemoy and Matsu should fall within the United States defense perimeter in Asia?
    I do believe we should defend these islands. We are committed to the defense of Taiwan, and that commitment must include all of Taiwan to be credible.
  • Currently the highest income tax bracket pays a rate of 91%. Will you work harder to cut tax rates as President?
    We need to cut this rate substantially. It is way too high.
  • 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.
  • What is your opinion on the current level of education funding in the United States? Would you increase federal education funding, even if it meant higher taxes or a larger budget deficit?
    I'm not satisfied with how well teachers are paid in this country, and I'd encourage local jurisdictions to address this issue further. We need to strike a good balance in this regard.
  • Would you support the passage of a federal civil rights bill as President to address the worst excesses of segregation in the South?
    This is something that is more appropriately addressed by individual states, though I will do anything I can to enforce the decisions of our Supreme Court.
  • 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.
  • How serious, at the current time, do you believe the internal Communist threat is?
    It's unfortunate that we've become less vigilant on the internal Communist threat in recent years. Espionage and infiltration of our government is as serious a threat as external Soviet action.
  • Should the United States apologize to the Soviet Union for the controversy surrounding the downed U-2 spy plane and surrounding espionage?
    Absolutely not. We cannot show weakness in the face of the Soviet threat, and the Paris Summit collapsed from the intransigence of Nikita Khrushchev.
  • Did Dwight Eisenhower do the right thing when he sent federal troops to Little Rock to ensure the integration of the high school there?
    We should have found a better way to resolve this issue, rather than intrude into the sovereignty of an American state.
  • Has the United States adequately defended against the Communist threat in Indochina? Would you support further action there if necessary?
    This is a situation that we need to watch carefully, and I am open to a variety of measures if necessary.
  • 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 focus on Texas and the South.
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