Campaign Trail Results: Game #736595
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This Game:
- Year: 1916
- Player Candidate: Woodrow Wilson
- Running Mate: Newton Baker
- Difficulty Level: Hard
- Winner Take All Mode?: No
- Game Played:
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View overall results, or a specific state:
| Candidate | Electoral Votes | Popular Votes | Pop. Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ---- Charles Evans Hughes | 273 | 9,509,459 | 51.62 |
| ---- Woodrow Wilson | 250 | 7,975,478 | 43.29 |
| ---- Allan Benson/Other | 8 | 767,584 | 4.17 |
| ---- James Hanly | 0 | 170,076 | 0.92 |
Visits:
- Ohio:5
- North Carolina:3
- Kentucky:2
- California:1
- Nevada: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?Under my first term, we have accomplished more progressive reform than under decades of Republican rule, in spite of any promises which that party may be making now.
- 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 don't intend to explicitly rebuke such claims, but I will not emphasize the peace issue as I campaign this fall.
- Do you plan to attack Charles Evans Hughes's stance on preparedness and war with Europe, and if so, how?I don't plan to say much about Charles Evans Hughes one way or the other. I believe we have better things to campaign on.
- 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 hope to hit on the theme of reform and progressivism frequently during our campaign. This is a great chance to do that.
- 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?Why Roosevelt continues to press such an unpopular point in his speeches is beyond me, but we will certainly waste no chance to attack him and Hughes on the issue.
- 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?We need to mobilize the National Guard and increase our military presence on the southern border, in order to prevent future attacks.
- 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?My position on this system has not changed -- I cannot support the creation of a federal program to lend money directly to farmers.
- As September approaches, the nation is at serious risk of a national rail strike. What are your plans for dealing with this?I don't see a need to take an active role in arbitrating this labor conflict. Let the unions and railroads work out a solution between themselves.
- Will you sign the Revenue Act of 1916, which would increase the income tax and establish a Tariff Commission?I'm proud to sign this into law. I think the broad majority of Americans can stand behind its provisions.
- How much do you plan to push back against Southern obstructionism on a federal child labor law?I would certainly sign this into law, but not if that means railroading a bill through Congress against the wishes of its elected members.
- What motivated you to place Newton Baker on the ticket for your attempt at reelection?Newton Baker is the progressive choice for Vice President, and I have every confidence in his abilities.
- Do you plan to support the Jones Act -- granting greater autonomy to the Philippines along with a plan to grant independence.I would prefer that the measure grant immediate independence, but I can support it in its current form.
- Do you support the recently ratified 17th Amendment, requiring the direct election of U.S. Senators?I believe that Senators should be elected by the legislature of each state, in line with the original Constitution.
- Do you support the level of preparedness established by the recent National Defense Act?If we're so bent on avoiding war, why are we expanding the Army and contracting for new weapons?
- Do you have any statements to make about the Easter Rebellion which transpired earlier this year in Ireland?This isn't an issue that our campaign plans to address. It would be unwise to antagonize Great Britain at this crucial juncture.
- Do you have a position to take on the calls for the prohibition of alcohol as you campaign this fall?I believe that the prohibition of alcohol would be a positive benefit for our country.
- Do you have any statements to make about the Federal Reserve Act, which established the Federal Reserve in 1913?I believe the Federal Reserve was an unnecessary and destabilizing change to the nation's banking system.
- Do you have any statements to make about the Federal Trade Commission, established in 1914?Some steps were needed to curtail abuse by business, but the Commission has far too much power over legitimate, honest businessmen 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 refuse to meet with any hyphenated-American group which places another identity above that of American.
- 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.
- Do you support the temporary curtailment of American shipping in the Atlantic, in order to reduce the chances of German submarine attacks and the resulting consequences?If we are serious about avoiding entanglement in a European war, then we should not allow merchants to put American lives at risk of attack in known war zones.
- Where will you travel to during your final days before the election?Let's make a final swing to the West Coast, and California in particular, before the voting begins.