Campaign Trail Results: Game #969004
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This Game:
- Year: 1916
- Player Candidate: Charles Evans Hughes
- Running Mate: Elmer Burkett
- Difficulty Level: Normal
- Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
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View overall results, or a specific state:
| Candidate | Electoral Votes | Popular Votes | Pop. Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ---- Woodrow Wilson | 302 | 9,218,792 | 49.84 |
| ---- Charles Evans Hughes | 229 | 8,374,178 | 45.27 |
| ---- Allan Benson/Other | 0 | 617,782 | 3.34 |
| ---- James Hanly | 0 | 286,698 | 1.55 |
Visits:
- Ohio:4
- California:3
- Minnesota:2
- Missouri:1
- New Mexico:1
- New York: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 Republican nomination and begin your campaign?My record as Governor of New York shows that I am willing to enact progressive reforms, and to combat machine politics. I will bring this mentality to the national stage as President.
- What position will you take in regards to the war in Europe as you campaign?Mr. Wilson's vacillations on the issue have emboldened potential adversaries and led to unfortunate events like the sinking of the Lusitania. A more resolute policy would actually increase the chances for peace.
- Do you plan to attack Woodrow Wilson's stance on preparedness and war with Europe, and if so, how?Preparedness is a bellicose policy which leads us closer to the very thing we are preparing against -- war, that is.
- In making appointments to your campaign (and by implication, when you are President), will you favor traditional Republicans, Progressives, or try for an even balance?I'm a moderate candidate, and my purpose is to tie the different strands of our party into a unified whole. My appointments will reflect this.
- Do you have any plans to attack the nomination of Louis Brandeis to the Supreme Court?I believe the appointment of Louis Brandeis to the Court shows exceptionally poor, and dangerous, judgment on the part of Woodrow Wilson.
- How much will you emphasize your own reform efforts as Governor of New York, as you campaign nationally?I have a substantial record of reform and progressivism as Governor of New York, and as a Supreme Court Justice. I won't hesitate to say so as I campaign.
- California, an important state this fall, is in the midst of a divisive split between Progressives and traditional Republicans. What are your own plans for visiting that state?We will plan our own visit to that state, and call upon the Governor and his opponents equally, to avoid giving offense.
- Theodore Roosevelt is hitting the campaign trail hard this fall. However, he continues to make bellicose speeches about the war in Europe. Will you distance yourself from his rhetoric?I'm not going to comment on the speeches of Teddy Roosevelt -- there is too much to lose in antagonizing him.
- Woodrow Wilson has recently pushed through the Adamson Act to avert a railroad strike, which establishes an eight-hour day for railroad employees. Will you attack this action in your campaign?Wilson and I may have our differences on other issues, but I believe an eight-hour workday is broadly popular and worthy of praise.
- What do you make of Woodrow Wilson's response to the raids and outrages of Pancho Villa?Mexico has been in turmoil for years, and anyone with foresight could have anticipated the problems that have arisen from our undefended border. Wilson did not.
- Do you have any statements to make on the tariff question, and/or the recently established Tariff Commission, as you campaign?In defiance of the popular will, the Democrats immediately slashed tariffs and created an income tax upon their rise to power. We propose to undo these actions.
- What are your opinions on child labor legislation, as exemplified by the recent Keating-Owens child labor bill?I oppose child labor and believe the states should pass laws against the practice, as New York did while I was Governor. But it is not a matter for the federal government to interfere in.
- What motivated you to support the candidacy of Elmer Haskett for Vice President, as strongly as you did?In this case, I desired to emphasize my commitment to reform, and to introduce new blood into the national office of Vice President.
- 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.
- What do you make of the Preparedness Day Parades which have sprung up across the country this summer?These parades show that there is, indeed, a great national enthusiasm for American action in the world.
- 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?The Federal Reserve idea is worthy of support, but I would prefer that private banks were given a larger role in its operation.
- 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.
- 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.
- Will you make any statements about the increased regulation of narcotics and stimulants such as a cocaine, which began with the 1914 Harrison Act?This is yet another positive example of progressive legislation that has been enacted over the previous few years.
- Where will you travel to during your final days before the election?Let's focus on the Midwest.