Chapter 501: The New President

In fact, sometimes putting forward some extreme ideas is not without benefits. At least the slave owners in the southern states are not worried about the votes. They just want to see how much they can grab from the north. Including Arizona and New Mexico, there is no need to worry if nothing unexpected happens.

As for the new immigrants, especially the Ottoman minorities before they came to the United States, although they were discriminated against in the Ottoman Empire, they can still discriminate against others once they move to another place. It is human nature to flatter the powerful and trample on the weak. And it is very normal for converts to be fanatical.

Long before the election, Sheffield felt that this election had a much better chance of winning, and he could put down his burden and compete with the Republican camp. The economic depression had not yet passed, and the Democratic Party passed laws in the South to deprive black people of their right to vote, and the entire southern states were as strong as a rock. The economic depression brought harmony among people, which made life difficult and greatly increased workers' xenophobia. Many people believed the rhetoric that black people had taken our jobs.

The slave owner had waited for twelve years, with the right timing and the right enemies. If God was blind again this time, he would have nothing to say.

The impact of extreme ideas on this election is the emergence of extreme voters, such as the significant increase in the number of black voters. The KKK members wearing white robes also flocked to polling places in various places, and there were even conflicts that blocked black voters.

This conflict will surely be exposed after the election, as a mockery of the victors or an excuse for the losers. This is to be expected, since the United States has a complete and stable two-party political foundation.

This small conflict and friction is insignificant to the 14 million voters today. The choice of these 14 million voters will determine the ownership of 499 electoral votes, and the result will determine who will be the winner of this election, the Democratic Party or the Republican Party.

However, at 6 o'clock in the morning, many people had already gone out. Some were alone, some were in groups of three or five, some were driving with their wives and children, and some were holding posters with the names of the candidates they supported, and they all went to the polling stations near their homes. This was a grand event for all the people to participate in. Everyone hoped that their vote could determine the future of this country.

The voters of the United States in this era were still very lovable. Take voting for example. Minus half of the women, 8% of the blacks, and minors without the right to vote, there were still 14 million voters who came out to vote. This proportion can be said to be quite high. Voters at the beginning of the century really felt that they could decide the future of the country.

In every administrative district and every city, countless people crossed the streets and flocked to the polling stations. Their expectations for the candidates varied. Those who supported Taft believed that he was a hardliner who advocated cutting big business, some politicians and big business privileges, promoting the economy, committed to solving the increasingly serious unemployment rate, and firmly advocated fighting corruption and reforming the political system. The experience of judges would make government management more transparent and the proposal review process of Congress more concise and effective.

This series of proposals was well received by the progressive people led by Republican Roosevelt. This was a campaign of the Democratic and Fair Party, and such a candidate needed the full support of the masters of the country.

As for the Democratic voters who support Alton Parker and William Bryan in the lead, they have a strong curiosity about this combination. The presidential candidate is also a judge, and the vice presidential candidate is a former political star. Many years ago, William Bryan was also a candidate loved by the general public, and he also advocated a tough stance against big business.

Sheffield woke up slowly near noon. He had not fulfilled his wish to see the election results as soon as he woke up drunk yesterday. He yawned and asked while getting dressed, "Are there any results?"

"The results from the southern states have come out, but only New York State has a result in New England." Edith Rockefeller had obviously gotten up long ago, and she spoke in a strange way: "According to previous practice, it shouldn't be this slow."

"It means there is a stalemate. I don't know if it is a good thing or a bad thing." Sheffield paused for a moment, then said belatedly, "It is the Northern States that are in a stalemate. Thinking about it this way, it should be a good thing."

The situation in Sheffield was considered relaxed. It was Rockefeller Jr. and J.P. Morgan Jr. in New York who were truly waiting for the election results from beginning to end. After the Republican Party announced its victory in New York State, both of them sighed in their hearts.

This was exactly the opposite of twelve years ago, when most companies were terrified that William Bryan would lead the Democratic Party to victory. That election made everyone uneasy, and several large companies jointly bribed the media. Bryan was not to be outdone. During the election cycle, he made more than 500 public speeches, inciting the emotions of the oppressed and promising the poor a bright future.

Now, when Morgan Jr. recalled that election, he actually felt a sense of self-mockery in his heart. Everyone united together and worked hard to send William McKinley to the presidency, but in the end, Roosevelt attacked him.

In this election, William Bryan appeared in the Democratic camp again. He was the presidential candidate that everyone was unanimously guarding against. Everyone had to place their hopes on the Democratic Party to prevent Roosevelt's successor from continuing to enter the White House.

"Maybe this is life. Sometimes things like this happen." For no apparent reason, young Morgan suddenly thought of what Sheffield said in the White House. The more he thought about it, the more it made sense.

The news of the Republican victory in New York State brought a tinge of gloom to Morgan Jr.'s heart. Roosevelt's influence was somewhat unexpected, but now that the election was underway, he could only hope for good news from other states.

The bored young Morgan even called the Rockefeller estate, even though he and Rockefeller Jr. were only a superficial acquaintance and would not have had much interaction if it weren't for last year's financial crisis.

It is often when unpredictable changes occur that these big business owners are inspired to unite and realize the importance of class unity. This was the case twelve years ago when they faced William Bryan, and it is the same now, twelve years later.

"Who is the master of the country? This is a very important question. In fact, Roosevelt did a good job. In addition to the fact that our three big companies also played a trick on him during the financial crisis, he can be said to have a brilliant resume and is widely loved by citizens. If there had not been a financial crisis, the Democratic Party would have been a runner-up again this time. When economic conditions are good, even using the KKK to muddy the waters will not have much effect." Sheffield said vaguely while eating his lunch, "But who made the financial crisis break out? This is the opportunity for the Democratic Party."

Although many people knew that he was right, in this democratic country, being right does not necessarily win everyone's votes. In front of the ordinary people who supported him, many media outlets had greater influence, those financial groups had wealth that could influence more people, and extreme claims could attract the attention of neutral people, so Roosevelt was not sure to win this election.

"So money can't solve all problems, but without money, no problem can be solved." Edith Rockefeller came over to clean up the dishes and suddenly asked, "What were you doing during the last election? Were you as indifferent as you are now?"

"The last election?" Sheffield licked his lips and muttered to himself, recalling a wonderful night in Los Angeles. "I was drunk that day and can't remember anything."

Time passed by minute by minute. Sheffield spent the next moment walking, walking the dog, and bragging. He was just thinking about whether to hand over his son and have a fight to relieve stress when a car stopped in front of the gate of the villa. Jesla opened the door and walked into the villa in two steps. "The results of Illinois are out. The Democrats won."

Sheffield took a deep breath and postponed the idea of ​​relieving stress for the time being. Illinois was the third largest state in the United States in terms of elections, second only to New York and Pennsylvania. Once conquered, it would have a huge deterrent effect on the hearts of the Yankees. The reason why Alton Parker lost to Roosevelt in the last election was because he won in Illinois.

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In every previous election, the three states of Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York had 100 electoral votes, and when these states went to the Republican Party, it gave the Democratic Party a huge disadvantage.

"It all depends on how much we can gain in the Midwest!" Sheffield understood that after winning several key swing states, the final victory would depend on the results in the Midwestern states.

Now, not only Sheffield himself is paying attention, even Rockefeller Jr. and Morgan Jr. are also nervous about the situation where the Democratic and Republican parties are alternating in the lead. The battles in Minnesota, Oregon, Washington State, California, and other states on the West Coast will determine the outcome of this election.

The phone has once again become a tool that many giants rely on. They are eager to know the situation on the West Coast. The battle there will determine the owner of the White House in the next four years. The Democratic Party of California has declared victory! The Democratic Party of Oregon has declared victory, the Republican Party of Washington has declared victory, the Democratic Party of Arizona has declared victory, and the Democratic Party of New Mexico has declared victory...

Announcement of victory after announcement was sent by telephone and telegram to the tycoons who kept up with current events.

Alton Parker was declared the winner with 269 electoral votes and 6.98 million votes, while Republican Taft lost with 230 electoral votes and 7.03 million votes.

Sheffield jumped up and punched the air twice, startling Edith Rockefeller.

(End of this chapter)