Campaign Trail Results: Game #1257574
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This Game:
- Year: 1960
- Player Candidate: Richard Nixon
- Running Mate: Nelson Rockefeller
- Difficulty Level: Normal
- Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
- Game Played:
View overall results, or a specific state:
| Candidate | Electoral Votes | Popular Votes | Pop. Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ---- John F. Kennedy | 449 | 36,488,136 | 54.76 |
| ---- Richard Nixon | 74 | 29,838,017 | 44.78 |
| ---- Harry Byrd | 14 | 310,028 | 0.47 |
Visits:
- California:2
- Ohio:2
- Pennsylvania:2
- Arizona:1
- Indiana:1
- Michigan:1
- Missouri:1
- New York:1
- Texas:1
Answers:
- What kind of tone will you attempt to set in your campaign this fall?I will pledge, as much as possible, to continue the policies of Dwight Eisenhower when I am President. I will also emphasize my experience in Eisenhower's Administration, particularly in world affairs.
- What do you have to say about the selection of Nelson Rockefeller as your running mate?I know this is a bold step, but I believe that Nelson Rockefeller represents the future of our party, and I believe he will be a dynamic leader of this party and nation for many years to come.
- At a campaign stop today in Harlem, your running mate, Nelson Rockefeller, seemed to promise that your Administration would propose extensive federal civil rights legislation. 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?There are too many competitive states around the nation. To keep our entire party engaged, I pledge to visit all 50 states during this campaign.
- 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 campaign up and down the Eastern Seaboard.
- 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 honest with ourselves. Kennedy is great on television and he did very well debating Hubert Humphrey in the primaries. We should probably avoid this.
- 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?I think there are better themes to touch on. Let's focus on our plans for national defense and economic growth, and also focus more on Kennedy's inexperience.
- 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 would redouble our efforts on this front. Too many of our nation's elderly are unable to afford decent medical care in their advanced years.
- Do you believe that the islands of Quemoy and Matsu should fall within the United States defense perimeter in Asia?We need to dispatch an armed garrison to these islands, to make sure there is no mistaking our commitment in our fight against Communism.
- Is the United States adequately prepared to defend against the Soviet threat today?Cuba has been lost to the Soviet Union, providing a potential base for Communist aggression on the very doorstep of our nation. I am very unsatisfied with the current situation.
- Do you believe the United States is adequately prepared to defend against the Soviet threat over the next ten years?I don't know, to be perfectly frank. Things are going well for now, but we will have many challenges to meet in places like Cuba, Lebanon, Latin America, Indochina, and elsewhere.
- 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?They are absolutely necessary. Farmers are not in a good position to bargain for their crops, and any economic weakness in that sector can easily cause a recession in the broader economy.
- 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?Education is a key front in our battle with Communism, and that includes adequate pay and respect for our nation's teachers. I would support additional federal spending on this.
- 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 need more spending and lower interest rates, and we need to repeal the Taft-Hartley Act and put more money into the hands of the American people.
- 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've seen some alarming things out of Cuba, but this isn't necessarily a lost cause. Cuba has not declared itself a Communist state and we should be making overtures to prevent that.
- 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?I believe that Eisenhower did what he had to do in this case, to make sure the decisions of our Supreme Court are enforced.
- Has the United States adequately defended against the Communist threat in Indochina? Would you support further action there if necessary?I believe we need to defend South Vietnam at all costs, whatever commitment of our forces that entails.
- 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?I believe that we need more vigilance in the area of defense, for both military equipment and for missile development. We currently have a missile gap with the Soviet Union.
- Where will you spend your final day before the election?We will focus on Texas and the South.