Campaign Trail Results: Game #970202
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This Game:
- Year: 1844
- Player Candidate: Henry Clay
- Running Mate: Theodore Frelinghuysen
- 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ---- James K. Polk | 275 | 1,589,908 | 59.00 |
| ---- Henry Clay | 0 | 1,001,716 | 37.17 |
| ---- James Birney | 0 | 103,340 | 3.83 |
| ---- John Tyler | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Answers:
- Do you believe that some revenue should be set aside from our tariffs to finance internal improvements, such as canals and roads?Only a very limited amount, for the most compelling projects. Otherwise the tariff should be for revenue purposes only.
- Martin Van Buren, Democrat and President until 1841, will be making a tour of the country to visit various friends and political figures. Will you extend the invitation for him to stay at your estate for a few days?It might be best if I don't appear overly friendly to leading Democrats. Especially one as unpopular as Van Buren.
- What points will emphasize in your acceptance letter, as you accept the Whig nomination for President?I will avoid any mention of Texas. The main focus of my acceptance will be an elucidation of my economic principles, including a national bank, a tariff, and internal improvemnets.
- What position will you take on the Texas annexation issue?This discussion has grown tiresome, but let me restate that I support the annexation of Texas.
- The background of your running mate, Theodore Frelinghuysen, has caused much distress among the Catholics of this country? Will you make any statements on this issue?We need to address these concerns and state categorically that the Whigs support our current naturalization laws and do not stand for nativism.
- There have recently been riots and armed clashes between nativists and Irish immigrants in Philadelphia and elsewhere. Do you have any plans to condemn the Irish violence in these episodes?After a few days have passed and tempers have cooled, let us reemphasize our support for current naturalization laws.
- Cassius Clay, your cousin, has published a letter stating you are in accord with the abolitionist movement. How will you respond to this?I'm not going to dignify this letter with a response.
- There are a number of attacks which focus on your fondness for horse-racing, drinking, gambling, female conversation, and the like. Do you have a response to this?In anticipation of this attack, I've actually made some effort in the past year or so to scale back my amusements. I don't believe it is ever too late for a man to change their conduct.
- Do you plan to make any attacks against the Liberty Party, a radical abolitionist group that is fielding a third party candidate?Any attacks we make will only publicize this group more. Let's stick to our own campaign in this case.
- Do you still support the idea that the federal government should purchase the telegraph patent and manage the technology?I absolutely believe that the development of telegraph lines should take its place alongside canals, harbors, and railroads as a national prerogative.
- Was there really a bargain (a “Corrupt Bargain” to many) between yourself and John Quincy Adams which elevated him to the Presidency in 1825?I don't know how many times a man can deny an unjust allegation before fatigue sets in.
- Does it make sense to attack Northern Democrats as enablers and fellow travelers of the Southern slavery expansion?My opposition to the annexation of Texas is known, but we could more explicitly tie that maneuver to the expansion of slavery.
- Is there something you can do to give the Southern Whigs political cover from the incessant attacks that they are in league with an anti-slavery party?I am as much in favor of the annexation of Texas as Mr. Polk is. To insinuate otherwise is nothing but dishonesty writ large.
- What should your party's position be on the Tariff of 1842, which increased tariffs?The primary purpose of our tariffs should be revenue. But should a small amount of protection incidentally occur from our tariff policy, that is acceptable.
- What is your current position on the banking system?I support our current free banking system, and I see no need for the Treasury to insulate its operations from the state-chartered banks.
- Do you support an Amendment that would limit the President to a single term in office?I don't think that this is a necessary step, at this time.
- Do you support the lifting of the Gag Rule in Congress?Regardless of our feelings about the slavery issue, it is undemocratic for Congress to deny the people the right to petition the government. I believe the Gag Rule should be lifted.
- Would you sign a law that lowered tariffs below the level needed to protect American industry from foreign imports?I would gladly sign such a bill into law.
- Do you have any statement to make on John Calhoun's “Packenham Letter”, stating slavery to be a positive blessing, and justifying the annexation of Texas as a pro-slavery move?I would not go to the lengths of John Calhoun, but Texas would certainly help expand the market for slavery in our country.
- Do you support any effort to establish a unified, national currency?Our current system is more democratic than any alternative that could be devised. Let the private banks issue currency in line with their own strength and prosperity.
- Do you agree with Robert Walker's letter, arguing that that slavery issue will be diluted by national expansion?I believe this letter to be disingenuous at best. Further expansion will reopen the debate on slavery rather than suppress it.
- Regardless of your personal feelings, would you sign an act which established an independent Treasury for the government's funds?I support our current banking system, and would not support any ill-conceived attempts to centralize our finances.
- What is your position on the Oregon boundary question?I would support any agreement, as long as the United States keeps the land that is south and east of the Colombia River.
- Do you have any criticism of the authorities in Illinois, regarding their failure to properly protect Joseph Smith before his assassination in June?Regardless of our personal feelings, it always concerning when a religious leader and Presidential candidate can simply be killed by a mob.
- Is there a particular state where your party should concentrate its resources and most talented speakers as the election draws near?New York