Plague !!! 1916 Presidential Election: Vote Now!

metsgeek · 05-02-2006, 08:54 PM

Please vote for who should be the next President of the United States. I have listed their platforms and photos for your perusal. I have also linked their names to their Wikipedia page (or another page with vital info on their actual life).

THE CANDIDATES

REPUBLICAN:
PRESIDENT: HENRY CABOT LODGE - Senator from Pennsylvania
VICE PRESIDENT: ROBERT M. LA FOLLETTE, SR. - U.S. Senator from Wisconsin

CAMPAIGN PLATFORM

Ages: Lodge - 56, La Follette - 51
Favors a quick end to U.S. involvement in the Global War
Believes that the Mexican front should receive the full force of the U.S. military to end it as soon as possible.
Lodge is current chairman of Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Considers U.S. to be a role model of liberty in other nations, but not responsible for the affairs of other states. Despite this view, he is not an extreme isolationist, favoring ongoing development of an increased army and navy, military strength being a prerequisite to diplomatic power.
Professes that the United States needs to maintain outlying territories in order to preserve the domestic security
Supports the continuation of the gold standard
Lodge is a noted historian, having written biographies of George Washington and Daniel Webster
Many feel that the choice of La Follette was merely fto balance the ticket. He is considered to be the polar opposite of Lodge, championing such progressive ideas as a minimum wage, worker's compensation, women's suffrage and progressive taxation.
La Follette is most noted for his crusade against pork barrel projects.
Though close friends with Lodge, Chief Justice Roosevelt has publicly declared La Follette to be a "skunk who should be hanged" for his vehement opposition to the Global War.

DEMOCRAT:
PRESIDENT: JAMES MIDDLETON COX - Governor of Ohio
VICE PRESIDENT: THEODORE GILMORE BILBO - U.S. Senator from Mississippi

CAMPAIGN PLATFORM

Ages: Cox - 46, Bilbo - 39
Cox is a former teacher (at age 16!) and newspaperman who is an ardent supporter of educational reform and the defense of free speech.
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.
As Governor of Ohio, he was instrumental in passing legislation granting women's suffrage on a state level in 1913.
Supports the creation of a "coalition of states" to prevent war through collective security, settle disputes between countries through negotiation diplomacy and improve global welfare
Strong proponent of worker's compensation
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.
Senator Bilbo was a surprise choice for the ticket, having only 2 years under his belt in his first term in the Senate. Most believe he was added to garner support from the Deep South. At only 5' 2", he already has a reputation for being a fiery outspoken orator who has been nicknamed "The Man". Despite that, he is somewhat of an unknown.
Bilbo was also a teacher in his early years. He supports a universal education and a separate but equal doctrine.
Bilbo has been portrayed as a champion of the poor white Southern man. He often rails against poverty, alcoholism, child labor, inadequate roads, unsafe factories, epidemic diseases, and crowded city housing.
During his 1914 campaign for the U.S. Senate, he made a comment to a state senator from Yazoo City. The man was insulted, and during the ensuring skirmish the man broke his cane over Bilbo's head.
To date, Bilbo's main pet project has been the creation of an international highway system.

Though the Populist Party still exists, Senator Watson's involvement in the leadup to the Leo Frank lynching in 1915 has resulted in a massive backlash against the party. They are no longer considered a major party, since a number of Senators and Congressmen have already switched to the Democratic Party.

metsgeek · 05-02-2006, 08:59 PM

This poll will only run for 24 hours, so get your votes in now!!!

Mucho Macho · 05-02-2006, 09:13 PM

I just gotta vote for a guy named Bilbo. He's 5' 2"! He's a Hobbit!

orin2 · 05-03-2006, 01:06 AM

Vote Bilbo! Half the size, twice the man.

*Paid for by the Anit-Smeagol Coalition*

Matt from TN · 05-03-2006, 10:30 AM

Too bad Lodge & Bilbo couldn't run together.... But Bilbo sure looks a lot older than 39!

Big Six · 05-03-2006, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mucho Macho

I just gotta vote for a guy named Bilbo. He's 5' 2"! He's a Hobbit!

Yeah, but I would have rather seen Frodo get the nomination...

metsgeek · 05-03-2006, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt from TN

Too bad Lodge & Bilbo couldn't run together.... But Bilbo sure looks a lot older than 39!

I'm sure the picture is actually from the late 30's when he was much more prominent. I couldn't find many pics of the appropriate size.

Keep them votes coming. The candidates are neck and neck!

Jestor · 05-03-2006, 01:37 PM

The La Follette family were strong advocates of the Populist movement, so it's interesting that you have one as a Republican ticket.

That being said, I have to go the Wisconsin vote.

metsgeek · 05-03-2006, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jestor

The La Follette family were strong advocates of the Populist movement, so it's interesting that you have one as a Republican ticket.

That being said, I have to go the Wisconsin vote.

Are you sure you're not confusing the Progressive Party with the Populist Party?

According to everything I've read, La Follette was a Republican and part of the Progressive movement, a liberal spinoff of the Republican Party. In fact, he actually ran for the Republican Party nomination in 1912. Check out his Wikipedia page...his name is linked to it above.

The Populist Party was associated with the Southern Democrats, namely Tom Watson and James K. Vardaman, who helped with the resurgence of the KKK in our reality in the early 20's.

metsgeek · 05-03-2006, 07:42 PM

45 minutes left and we are in a deadlock!!!

metsgeek · 05-03-2006, 08:55 PM

....and it's official.

Jestor · 05-03-2006, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metsgeek

Are you sure you're not confusing the Progressive Party with the Populist Party?

According to everything I've read, La Follette was a Republican and part of the Progressive movement, a liberal spinoff of the Republican Party. In fact, he actually ran for the Republican Party nomination in 1912. Check out his Wikipedia page...his name is linked to it above.

The Populist Party was associated with the Southern Democrats, namely Tom Watson and James K. Vardaman, who helped with the resurgence of the KKK in our reality in the early 20's.

You're right, I was confusing the two parties.

I do remember Wisconsin went Progressive when one of the LaFollettes ran for President, though I don't recall which one.

MorseMoose · 05-03-2006, 11:43 PM

MAN! I need to start picking the guy I want to lose! I'm like 0-3 in Presidential elections, including real life!

orin2 · 05-04-2006, 02:50 AM

MorseMoose- I am in the same boat as you. Heck, I have never even had a candidate make it out of the primary.

metsgeek · 05-04-2006, 07:37 PM

I haven't gotten it right since I voted for Goebel in 1904. I guess my plans for Bilbo will have to take a different road

View Poll Results: Please choose one pair of candidates for the 1916 U.S. presidency
HENRY CABOT LODGE/ROBERT LA FOLLETTE, SR. (R)	19	52.78%
JAMES MIDDLETON COX/THEODORE BILBO (D)	17	47.22%
Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

05-02-2006, 08:54 PM	#1
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	Plague !!! 1916 Presidential Election: Vote Now! Please vote for who should be the next President of the United States. I have listed their platforms and photos for your perusal. I have also linked their names to their Wikipedia page (or another page with vital info on their actual life). THE CANDIDATES REPUBLICAN: PRESIDENT: HENRY CABOT LODGE - Senator from Pennsylvania VICE PRESIDENT: ROBERT M. LA FOLLETTE, SR. - U.S. Senator from Wisconsin CAMPAIGN PLATFORM Ages: Lodge - 56, La Follette - 51 Favors a quick end to U.S. involvement in the Global War Believes that the Mexican front should receive the full force of the U.S. military to end it as soon as possible. Lodge is current chairman of Senate Foreign Relations Committee Considers U.S. to be a role model of liberty in other nations, but not responsible for the affairs of other states. Despite this view, he is not an extreme isolationist, favoring ongoing development of an increased army and navy, military strength being a prerequisite to diplomatic power. Professes that the United States needs to maintain outlying territories in order to preserve the domestic security Supports the continuation of the gold standard Lodge is a noted historian, having written biographies of George Washington and Daniel Webster Many feel that the choice of La Follette was merely fto balance the ticket. He is considered to be the polar opposite of Lodge, championing such progressive ideas as a minimum wage, worker's compensation, women's suffrage and progressive taxation. La Follette is most noted for his crusade against pork barrel projects. Though close friends with Lodge, Chief Justice Roosevelt has publicly declared La Follette to be a "skunk who should be hanged" for his vehement opposition to the Global War. DEMOCRAT: PRESIDENT: JAMES MIDDLETON COX - Governor of Ohio VICE PRESIDENT: THEODORE GILMORE BILBO - U.S. Senator from Mississippi CAMPAIGN PLATFORM Ages: Cox - 46, Bilbo - 39 Cox is a former teacher (at age 16!) and newspaperman who is an ardent supporter of educational reform and the defense of free speech. 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. As Governor of Ohio, he was instrumental in passing legislation granting women's suffrage on a state level in 1913. Supports the creation of a "coalition of states" to prevent war through collective security, settle disputes between countries through negotiation diplomacy and improve global welfare Strong proponent of worker's compensation 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. Senator Bilbo was a surprise choice for the ticket, having only 2 years under his belt in his first term in the Senate. Most believe he was added to garner support from the Deep South. At only 5' 2", he already has a reputation for being a fiery outspoken orator who has been nicknamed "The Man". Despite that, he is somewhat of an unknown. Bilbo was also a teacher in his early years. He supports a universal education and a separate but equal doctrine. Bilbo has been portrayed as a champion of the poor white Southern man. He often rails against poverty, alcoholism, child labor, inadequate roads, unsafe factories, epidemic diseases, and crowded city housing. During his 1914 campaign for the U.S. Senate, he made a comment to a state senator from Yazoo City. The man was insulted, and during the ensuring skirmish the man broke his cane over Bilbo's head. To date, Bilbo's main pet project has been the creation of an international highway system. Though the Populist Party still exists, Senator Watson's involvement in the leadup to the Leo Frank lynching in 1915 has resulted in a massive backlash against the party. They are no longer considered a major party, since a number of Senators and Congressmen have already switched to the Democratic Party. __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

05-02-2006, 08:59 PM	#2
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	This poll will only run for 24 hours, so get your votes in now!!! __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

05-02-2006, 09:13 PM	#3
Mucho Macho Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 73	I just gotta vote for a guy named Bilbo. He's 5' 2"! He's a Hobbit! __________________ "Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted everyday and published...like those of a baseball player." - Unknown

05-03-2006, 10:30 AM	#5
Matt from TN Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a funk.... Posts: 3,413	Too bad Lodge & Bilbo couldn't run together.... But Bilbo sure looks a lot older than 39! __________________ Set in Stone... Players Remain with Original Franchise

05-03-2006, 01:06 AM	#4
orin2 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 106	Vote Bilbo! Half the size, twice the man. Paid for by the Anit-Smeagol Coalition

05-03-2006, 07:42 PM	#10
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	45 minutes left and we are in a deadlock!!! __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

05-03-2006, 08:55 PM	#11
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	....and it's official. __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!

05-03-2006, 11:43 PM	#13
MorseMoose Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6,023 Infractions: 1/1 (1)	MAN! I need to start picking the guy I want to lose! I'm like 0-3 in Presidential elections, including real life!

05-04-2006, 02:50 AM	#14
orin2 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 106	MorseMoose- I am in the same boat as you. Heck, I have never even had a candidate make it out of the primary.

05-04-2006, 07:37 PM	#15
metsgeek Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 5,450	I haven't gotten it right since I voted for Goebel in 1904. I guess my plans for Bilbo will have to take a different road __________________ Commissioner - PBRL - Just finished 2009 109 seasons and still running strong!!!