Campaign Trail Results: Game #1304865
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This Game:
- Year: 1916
- Player Candidate: Woodrow Wilson
- Running Mate: Newton Baker
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Winner Take All Mode?: Yes
- Game Played:
View overall results, or a specific state:
| Candidate | Electoral Votes | Popular Votes | Pop. Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ---- Woodrow Wilson | 281 | 9,046,541 | 49.49 |
| ---- Charles Evans Hughes | 250 | 8,400,511 | 45.95 |
| ---- Allan Benson/Other | 0 | 578,782 | 3.17 |
| ---- James Hanly | 0 | 255,059 | 1.40 |
Visits:
- New York:3
- Illinois:2
- Pennsylvania:2
- Arizona:1
- Iowa:1
- Michigan:1
- Montana:1
- New Mexico:1
Answers:
- What will your position be on the women's suffrage question as your campaign this fall?I support the passage of a Constitutional amendment protecting the right of women to vote.
- What themes will you emphasize as you accept the Democratic nomination and begin your campaign?My speech fill focus on our success in avoiding the war in Europe, along with a promise that we will continue to take every effort to avoid provocation in that theatre.
- The Democratic Convention erupted into spontaneous cries of “He kept us out of war!” as you were nominated. Do you plan to campaign on this position, or will you add some nuance to it?I intend to announce new restrictions on foreign travel and shipping which will greatly reduce the chance of incidents with Germany, and thus reestablish a true neutrality in this war.
- Do you plan to attack Charles Evans Hughes's stance on preparedness and war with Europe, and if so, how?We have taken extensive efforts to increase the military preparedness of the United States. For Mr. Hughes and others to insinuate otherwise is simply false.
- As 1916 begins, you have a vacancy to fill on the Supreme Court. Advisors are recommending Louis Brandeis -- a choice that is sure to be controversial. What are your thoughts?I'm prepared to stand behind Louis Brandeis as a Court nominee. He has devoted his life to fighting for the common man against the business trusts of this nation.
- How much do you plan to highlight the creation of the Federal Trade Commission as an accomplishment during this campaign?I will speak about the FTC at every opportunity, and waste no effort at implying that its work has only just begun at the present point.
- Theodore Roosevelt is hitting the campaign trail hard this fall. However, he continues to make bellicose speeches about the war in Europe. Will you attack Roosevelt and Hughes for this?Roosevelt is still a popular figure, particularly among the type of progressive voter we hope to attract. I will refrain from any explicit criticism of his statements.
- The forces of Pancho Villa have killed over 30 Americans in separate incidents, and even launched a raid into New Mexico. How will you respond to this, as President?I will dispatch a military expedition into Mexico to apprehend Pancho Villa. The expedition will operate in any area where the Carranza government does not have control.
- You have opposed a federal farm credit system in the past, but a Farm Loan Act is being pushed through Congress again this year. Will you support it this time?I won't take any active steps to support or oppose this measure, but I will not wield the veto if Congress passes it.
- As September approaches, the nation is at serious risk of a national rail strike. What are your plans for dealing with this?I believe a fair course would be to press for legislation requiring an 8-hour workday for railroads, along with other compromises.
- Will you sign the Revenue Act of 1916, which would increase the income tax and establish a Tariff Commission?I will sign this reluctantly. I support the income tax increase on higher incomes, but not the introduction of a tariff commission. Such a commission will invariably be too friendly to big business in its recommendations.
- How much do you plan to push back against Southern obstructionism on a federal child labor law?I want to campaign this fall on the passage of a child labor law. I will personally appeal to any recalcitrant Senators, to consider the electoral success of Democrats this fall.
- What motivated you to place Newton Baker on the ticket for your attempt at reelection?Newton Baker is the best man for the job. Regardless of any political gossip, the President needs a reliable working partner as Vice President.
- Would you support American participation in a postwar League of Nations, if one were to be created after the current War?I support a League of Nations, and American participation in it. We can no longer safely ignore the affairs of the world.
- What do you make of the Preparedness Day Parades which have sprung up across the country this summer?These are impressive demonstrations, but we shouldn't read too much into them when drafting our policy. The majority of Americans are against military involvement in Europe.
- 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 any statements to make about the Easter Rebellion which transpired earlier this year in Ireland?We should be calling on Great Britain to treat the perpetrators of this uprising with leniency, and to consider the relationship it has with Ireland.
- 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?I support the Federal Reserve in general, but I believe that we should have established a more centralized, federal government bank.
- Do you have any statements to make about the Federal Trade Commission, established in 1914?The Federal Trade Commission is a necessary step forward for reform in this country.
- Do you support the Clayton Antitrust Act which was recently passed? Do you believe that unions should be exempted from the antitrust regulations?I don't believe that we should have one set of laws for business, and another for unions. This act is another example of federal overreach.
- Are you willing to meet with German-American and Irish-American political leaders to discuss your beliefs, regardless of your feelings towards their organizations?I can think of no better way to reinforce my commitment to peace and neutrality than to meet with such groups.
- Do you support the broader establishment of workers' compensation programs and laws, at the federal level?I support a federal workers' compensation program which all dangerous industries would be required to participate in.
- 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.
- Where will you travel to during your final days before the election?Let's focus on the Midwest.