CHOOSE OR LOSE: Plague Dynasty Democratic Conventions 1920

metsgeek · 05-19-2006, 10:03 PM

PLEASE VOTE FOR ONE CANDIDATE ONLY

Introducing the candidates to be the Democratic nominee in the 1920 presidential election.

JAMES MIDDLETON COX - Former Governor of Ohio, 1916 Democratic Presidential Candidate

Believes that the United States has a duty to not only serve as an example to other nations, but also a mission to end international injustice
A former teacher, he is a proponent of educational reform
Published several newspapers and is a well-known defendant of right to Freedom of Speech
Supported entry into the League of Nations
Believes the U.S. should play a greater role in global politics
Has championed the idea of a National Council on the Sciences. He believes that the United States should be at the forefront of technological development which will be the catalyst for advances in all other forums.
Supports the creation of a National Rescue and Relief Board modeled after his controversial Ohio Conservancy Act of 1914.
Favored the amendment for Women's Suffrage
Favors limited prohibition of hard liquors

THEODORE GILMORE BILBO - U.S. Senator from Mississippi, 1916 Democratic Vice-Presidential Candidate

Only 5' 2", he has a reputation for being a fiery outspoken orator who has been nicknamed "The Man", He often rails against poverty, alcoholism, child labor, inadequate roads, unsafe factories, epidemic diseases, and crowded city housing
Publicly split with Cox, asserting that the 1916 presidential election loss was his fault. Despite this, his candidacy has made him one of the most familiar personailites in the government.
Known for his tirades on the floor of the Senate, often rebuked by his opponents for his increasing instances of inappropriate langauge.
Proponent of the poll tax used across the South
One of the main champions of Prohibition, he has been courted by the fledgling Prohibition Party, but he has remained a Democrat due to his belief that he can accomplish more in one of the two major parties.
Supports a universal education and a separate but equal doctrine.
Portrayed as a champion of the poor white Southern man
Has campaigned vigorously for an interstate highway system

PATRICK JOSEPH "P.J." KENNEDY - Governor of Massachusetts

Championed the rights of immigrants, being the son of poor Irish Catholics who emigrated a couple years before his birth.
Believed in education as a key to improve one's lot in life. He dropped out of school as a teen to support his family by working on the docks of Boston. He later attended Boston College and passed the bar.
Opponent of prohibition of alcoholic beverages, he owns a wholesale liquor business.
Owns a coal company and has served as president of a bank.
Favored U.S. entry into the League of Nations
Authored a Bill of Workers Rights that provided a set of legal guidelines for Massachusetts employers
Considered an underdog in the race due to his Catholicism, but is hugely popular in the northern states

JOSEPH TAYLOR ROBINSON - U.S. Senator from Arkansas

Former Governor of Arkansas
Became a teacher at 17, and has continued to support educational reform ever since.
Has a reputation as an accomplished essayist and orator.
Opposes prohibition, stating that such legislation will only lead to an underground economy run by organized crime.
Has authored legislation, protecting small businesses from larger corporations.
Supported President Lodge's decision to keep U.S. out of the League of Nations
Renowned for his immense work ethic, often working 18 hour days in his Senate office.

Mucho Macho · 05-19-2006, 10:19 PM

I voted for JFK's grandfather

Jestor · 05-19-2006, 10:35 PM

While I"m not a JFK fan at all, the Kennedy is the macdaddy pimpolicious.

canadiancreed · 05-19-2006, 10:39 PM

toss-up between bilbo and kennedy here.

MikeSlugga · 05-20-2006, 12:46 AM

Bilbo got my vote!

Sir Lurksalot · 05-20-2006, 02:46 AM

I voted for the swearing hobbit.

metsgeek · 05-20-2006, 07:20 AM

Just a reminder....if you want to see what their role was in our reality, I've linked their names to the appropriate Wikipedia or other bio page

metsgeek · 05-20-2006, 09:10 PM

24 more hours until the poll closes. Get those votes in!

metsgeek · 05-21-2006, 09:21 PM

About 35 minutes to go!!

canadiancreed · 05-21-2006, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metsgeek

About 35 minutes to go!!

wow this is a lot closer then I thought it would be!

MikeSlugga · 05-21-2006, 09:41 PM

Bilbo is catching up!

metsgeek · 05-21-2006, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeSlugga

Bilbo is catching up!

Too little, too late. The results became official at 10:03. Patrick J. Kennedy will be the Democrat nominee challenging President Lodge next year.

MikeSlugga · 05-21-2006, 10:28 PM

Darn, ohwell.

kreitena · 05-22-2006, 08:29 PM

Is it okay to vote for the guy with the best facial hair?

View Poll Results: Who should be the Democratic presidential nominee in 1920?
JAMES MIDDLETON COX	7	21.21%
THEODORE GILMORE BILBO	9	27.27%
PATRICK JOSEPH "P.J." KENNEDY	13	39.39%
JOSEPH TAYLOR ROBINSON	4	12.12%
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll

05-19-2006, 10:03 PM	#1
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	CHOOSE OR LOSE: Plague Dynasty Democratic Conventions 1920 PLEASE VOTE FOR ONE CANDIDATE ONLY Introducing the candidates to be the Democratic nominee in the 1920 presidential election. JAMES MIDDLETON COX - Former Governor of Ohio, 1916 Democratic Presidential Candidate Believes that the United States has a duty to not only serve as an example to other nations, but also a mission to end international injustice A former teacher, he is a proponent of educational reform Published several newspapers and is a well-known defendant of right to Freedom of Speech Supported entry into the League of Nations Believes the U.S. should play a greater role in global politics Has championed the idea of a National Council on the Sciences. He believes that the United States should be at the forefront of technological development which will be the catalyst for advances in all other forums. Supports the creation of a National Rescue and Relief Board modeled after his controversial Ohio Conservancy Act of 1914. Favored the amendment for Women's Suffrage Favors limited prohibition of hard liquors THEODORE GILMORE BILBO - U.S. Senator from Mississippi, 1916 Democratic Vice-Presidential Candidate Only 5' 2", he has a reputation for being a fiery outspoken orator who has been nicknamed "The Man", He often rails against poverty, alcoholism, child labor, inadequate roads, unsafe factories, epidemic diseases, and crowded city housing Publicly split with Cox, asserting that the 1916 presidential election loss was his fault. Despite this, his candidacy has made him one of the most familiar personailites in the government. Known for his tirades on the floor of the Senate, often rebuked by his opponents for his increasing instances of inappropriate langauge. Proponent of the poll tax used across the South One of the main champions of Prohibition, he has been courted by the fledgling Prohibition Party, but he has remained a Democrat due to his belief that he can accomplish more in one of the two major parties. Supports a universal education and a separate but equal doctrine. Portrayed as a champion of the poor white Southern man Has campaigned vigorously for an interstate highway system PATRICK JOSEPH "P.J." KENNEDY - Governor of Massachusetts Championed the rights of immigrants, being the son of poor Irish Catholics who emigrated a couple years before his birth. Believed in education as a key to improve one's lot in life. He dropped out of school as a teen to support his family by working on the docks of Boston. He later attended Boston College and passed the bar. Opponent of prohibition of alcoholic beverages, he owns a wholesale liquor business. Owns a coal company and has served as president of a bank. Favored U.S. entry into the League of Nations Authored a Bill of Workers Rights that provided a set of legal guidelines for Massachusetts employers Considered an underdog in the race due to his Catholicism, but is hugely popular in the northern states JOSEPH TAYLOR ROBINSON - U.S. Senator from Arkansas Former Governor of Arkansas Became a teacher at 17, and has continued to support educational reform ever since. Has a reputation as an accomplished essayist and orator. Opposes prohibition, stating that such legislation will only lead to an underground economy run by organized crime. Has authored legislation, protecting small businesses from larger corporations. Supported President Lodge's decision to keep U.S. out of the League of Nations Renowned for his immense work ethic, often working 18 hour days in his Senate office. __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

05-19-2006, 10:19 PM	#2
Mucho Macho Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 73	I voted for JFK's grandfather __________________ "Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted everyday and published...like those of a baseball player." - Unknown

05-19-2006, 10:39 PM	#4
canadiancreed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11,660	toss-up between bilbo and kennedy here. __________________ PT21 PT22

05-20-2006, 12:46 AM	#5
MikeSlugga Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 131	Bilbo got my vote! __________________ Atlanta Braves - Future Forties League NL South Division Pennant - 2048 (89-73), 2049 (97-65) World Series Champions - 2048 Boston Red Sox - Current League AL East Division Pennant - 2020 (85-77) Quite possibly the saddest franchise ever. New York Mets - Bill Clinton League NL Wild Card - 1995 Pittsburgh Pirates - Beyond the Ivy - Oakland Athletics - NABA -

05-20-2006, 02:46 AM	#6
Sir Lurksalot All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,044	I voted for the swearing hobbit.

05-20-2006, 07:20 AM	#7
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	Just a reminder....if you want to see what their role was in our reality, I've linked their names to the appropriate Wikipedia or other bio page __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

05-20-2006, 09:10 PM	#8
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	24 more hours until the poll closes. Get those votes in! __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

05-21-2006, 09:21 PM	#9
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	About 35 minutes to go!! __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

05-21-2006, 09:41 PM	#11
MikeSlugga Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 131	Bilbo is catching up! __________________ Atlanta Braves - Future Forties League NL South Division Pennant - 2048 (89-73), 2049 (97-65) World Series Champions - 2048 Boston Red Sox - Current League AL East Division Pennant - 2020 (85-77) Quite possibly the saddest franchise ever. New York Mets - Bill Clinton League NL Wild Card - 1995 Pittsburgh Pirates - Beyond the Ivy - Oakland Athletics - NABA -

05-21-2006, 10:28 PM	#13
MikeSlugga Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 131	Darn, ohwell. __________________ Atlanta Braves - Future Forties League NL South Division Pennant - 2048 (89-73), 2049 (97-65) World Series Champions - 2048 Boston Red Sox - Current League AL East Division Pennant - 2020 (85-77) Quite possibly the saddest franchise ever. New York Mets - Bill Clinton League NL Wild Card - 1995 Pittsburgh Pirates - Beyond the Ivy - Oakland Athletics - NABA -

05-22-2006, 08:29 PM	#14
kreitena Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 302	Is it okay to vote for the guy with the best facial hair? __________________ PBRL - Chicago Cubs TWB - Los Angeles Dodgers