The election of 1872 is beginning, with President Grant refusing to run for a third term, a new contest begins. Republicans have held massive majorities across the nation since the Civil War, are expected to retain their gains in this election. They nominated current Secretary of State Frederick W. Seward.
The Democratic Party, although weakened by their loss and Reconstruction, still attempted to prevail in an election without Grant. They nominated Winfield Scott Hancock, a war hero during the Civil War.", "image_url": "https://i.imgur.com/7z9lpPz.jpeg", "winning_electoral_vote_number": 167, "advisor_url": "https://i.imgur.com/DyouQky.jpeg", "recommended_reading": "
At the end of the so-called \"Convention of the Century\", Secretary of State Frederick W. Seward arose as the compromise candidate for the three factions in the party. Seward's father is a martyr, himself popular nationally as the current Secretary of State. Beyond that, Seward has a solid reputation among moderates and radicals alike, allowing him to build a united Republican Party.
After the popular Grant administration, Seward is widely expected to be the favorite to win. Still, he must avoid being seen as a puppet of radicals, fend off vicious Democratic attacks, and be wary of possible corruption scandals about his party, but if all goes well, his father will be proud of him…
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None of that changes the fact that the country is facing a depression with millions out of work. Are you the man to lead the nation back into greatness?
Your first order of business will be tariff increases to stimulate industry, as well as a new commitment to the gold standard.
", "electoral_loss_message": "The titans of American industry were counting on you to put down this nonsense idea of free silver, and to protect them from the other whims of the populist Democrats. Your defeat will go down as one of the most ignominous in the history of American politics.
Bryan's victory stings all the more because after the inept Cleveland Administration, this election shouldn't have been close. Needless to say, your political career is over.
", "no_electoral_majority_message": "No candidate achieved a majority of the electoral votes, marking the first time this has happened since 1824. Fortunately for you, the majority of U.S. states have Republican controlled congressional delegations, and they will cast their votes for you accordingly.
The important thing is that you won. Go about implementing your agenda accordingly, and pay no attention to Democrats and agitators who call for 'compromise' and 'conciliation'.
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", "electoral_loss_message": "With all of the maneuvering, chicanery, and propoganda that the Republicans threw at you, it's amazing that you even had a chance.
Regardless of the outcome this time, you have built a legion of devoted followers who will support anything you do. If you play your cards right, you just might get another shot against McKinley in four years...
", "no_electoral_majority_message": "No candidate achieved a majority of the electoral votes, marking the first time this has happened since 1824. Unfortunately for you, the majority of U.S. states have Republican controlled congressional delegations, and they will cast their votes for William McKinley.
Given the incredibly close nature of the election, you can certainly set your sights on a political comeback in 1900, if that is what you desire.
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Although he may be your best choice, Wilson's nomination will disappoint the Homers and Adamites. He has also been linked to some corruption scandals. Regardless, he will still help you in the general election.
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Choosing Adams as your running mate will please the Half Breeds, while the nascent Adams machine will also lock in New England for you. However, Colfax will not be happy with this choice and you will have to make many concessions to assuage his anger.
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