Chapter 384: The Election That Started Wrongly
Alton Parker nodded. Although he didn't know what Sheffield's purpose was, he knew that the United Company had a wide influence in the South, so he listened to the other party's opinions.
Unfortunately, Sheffield wanted to talk about decisions rather than opinions. Instead of getting straight to the point, he said, "Mr. Alton Parker, given the current situation, what are your chances of winning this election? Please tell the truth!"
"Roosevelt will definitely be the Republican candidate. As a judge, to be honest, my chances of winning are very slim. Even many Democrats are pessimistic. I was nominated this time as a result of Mr. William Bryan's two failed elections!" Alton Parker hesitated, as if he was considering something, but finally chose to tell the truth.
Indeed, Roosevelt's advantages were too great. Not only was he a war hero in the Spanish-American War and was hostile to corporate trusts, but he also met the desire of the citizens of the United States to become a strong country. We have to mention the second Venezuelan crisis, which happened last year. It was the second attack after Britain accepted mediation last time, and the second time they also contacted Germany.
In recent years, Latin American countries have been in serious economic difficulties, and Venezuela is one of them. Venezuela owes Britain and Germany millions of dollars, and its leaders refuse to pay it back. So Britain and Germany decide to use force to collect the debt. Warships from the two countries begin to blockade Venezuela's ports. As they bombard Venezuela's coastal areas, Roosevelt begins to intervene. He urges Britain and Germany to submit the dispute to the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Britain and Germany agree, and end the blockade of Venezuela.
These are all factors that are very popular with voters, and with the economic boom continuing, the Democrats have no chance of winning no matter how you look at it. Not only does Alton Parker know this, but Sheffield is also very clear about it.
"Yes, normally the Democrats can't win. If there is any advantage, it may be that some Republican congressmen have good relations with businesses. I am not expecting the Republican Party to split, but the advantage in business. After all, President Roosevelt is not very friendly to big businesses. Now I can conclude one thing!" Sheffield paused for a moment, "In terms of election funds, this is the first time in these elections that the Democrats have had a financial advantage, because the Republicans do not have the support of big businesses. The bad news is that our voters dislike big businesses."
In the past two presidential elections, the Democratic Party has nominated progressive Congressman William Bryan, who is not as popular among big business as Roosevelt.
Alton Parker was a conservative judge who was more appealing to southern voters than William Bryan. After talking about the advantages and disadvantages, Sheffield finally got to the point, "We can't win a normal election. There is only one radical option we can choose."
Since everyone in the Democratic Party knows that the chances of winning are slim, Sheffield will not be polite. With such a strong opponent, he will have to show his bottom line to win over voters. Maybe a miracle will happen. The slave owner also has the idea that he might be able to create a miracle.
After inoculating Alton Parker against a disastrous election defeat, Sheffield said, "I only have one word, white supremacy! There is no other way."
"White supremacy?" Alton Parker was shocked. During the election, candidates from both parties would avoid talking about racial issues, after all, it was related to votes. But after thinking about it, he understood Sheffield's idea. The issue of black votes did not exist in the southern states. Black people actually no longer had the right to vote.
So Sheffield, Texas, where the base is located, doesn't care. The Democratic Party will still win no matter how it is voted! However? Mentioning this issue in the election will have a huge negative impact.
"Dear Mr. Parker, if you can do this, you will gain the long-lasting friendship of the Dixie people." Sheffield extended an olive branch with practical actions. "You will be loved by me and a large group of Dixie businessmen, and your child will enter the real upper class. He can become a successful person now. If he wants to do any business, we can help him. All he needs is a nod now, and all this will not be a problem."
"Although I only represent the Southern Company, Rockefeller and Morgan also dislike Roosevelt. Although our interests are not completely consistent, I believe they are also happy to have a challenger. As for how to challenge, this is a small problem."
The conditions Sheffield offered were not low. It was not something that most people could do to bring Alton Parker's descendants directly into the upper class. As long as Alton Parker agreed to this, he could make any request. If he won the election, the odds would be very high. Even if he lost the election, the public opinion of the election campaign might scare away many black people in the South, which was also a good thing.
Alton Parker was originally a representative of the conservative Democratic Party. After thinking about it, he nodded heavily and said, "I agree with this."
"On behalf of Sheffield United, McHale Mining, Gale International Trading, and Yodel Textile, sixteen companies throughout the southern states, I am offering one million dollars in election funds. As for the follow-up expenses, they will definitely not be less. I believe that many large northern companies will also help you. There is just a small problem that can be foreseen!" Sheffield first predicted the public opinion at the beginning of the election and said, "Because white supremacy is too direct, public opinion will definitely be unfavorable to you. I hope Mr. Alton Parker will not care about this."
The attacks on public opinion will not only appear in pro-Republican newspapers, but also in many Sheffield newspapers. Slave owners have been buying up newspapers for public opinion, and it can be said that newspapers are being acquired every month. However, these newspapers cannot reveal their tendencies, but must hide them.
Alton Parker has said that he can hold on. He was originally a firefighter pushed by the Democratic Party. The candidate who replaced William Bryan knew that the election situation was bad. After thinking it through, he let go of his worries. He has accepted white supremacy, which is a poison in a normal election campaign.
Through conversations with the Democratic candidate, Sheffield has established the positions of both sides. Even if he is beaten to a bloody pulp, he will not step back. If he wants to find out the real thoughts of the citizens, he must make some sacrifices. Besides, wouldn't it be better if he wins?
After Alton Parker left, Rockefeller Jr., who had disappeared for several days, returned to St. Louis again. He complained with a tired look on his face, "I didn't want to come back. Have you finished your work? What does Alton Parker say!"
"I have already communicated with him and have joined forces with 15 other companies to provide one million in election funds." Sheffield said calmly.
"You are serious this time. I have never seen you so generous!" Rockefeller Jr. rubbed his face, as if trying to get rid of his fatigue. "Roosevelt is such a nasty person. I will also donate $100,000 as election funds for Alton Parker."
"Wow, supporting the Democratic Party is really touching. You cheated the money from the federal government and gave it to the Democratic candidate. I wonder what Roosevelt would think if he knew about it." Sheffield teased with a very happy smile on his face.
What did Rockefeller Jr. do these days? Actually, it's very simple. The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research applied to the federal government for research funding on industrial urban pollution. Taking advantage of the water pollution problem in Chicago, he used the government's money to expand his business. Because the water pollution problem in Chicago was a big deal, the federal government agreed to allocate funds.
In Sheffield's eyes, Rockefeller Jr. was undoubtedly profiting from the country's misfortune. He then used the name of Chicago's pollution to ask the country for money and develop his own medical industry.
Of course, this is normal behavior in business. If there is no profit, there will be no early rise. You have to make big money, and you can't leave small money behind. Didn't a Fortune 500 company in the Republic, which claims to be a high-tech giant, apply for a 5 billion loan by taking advantage of the epidemic? Although it donated 300,000 yuan before, it took several days to market. Although every mobile phone launch conference, in addition to bragging about Qualcomm chips and Samsung screens, it is just that it has no technology to brag about, and it also despises its own competitors.
Even compradors can do this, not to mention that the Rockefeller family is the real overlord of the oil industry. Of course, Rockefeller Jr. can do the same, and he can do it with more justification.
The government itself is the enemy of businessmen, and Sheffield fully supports the idea of making the federal government bleed a little.
"I still have to wait for the Olympics and the World Expo to close. I wonder if John can help me keep an eye on the Democratic Convention?" Gail and McHale went to Puerto Rico. Edith Rockefeller is his woman. After thinking about it, there is only such a free strong laborer in front of him. Sheffield put his arm around her shoulder and asked in the tone of a family.
"Okay!" Rockefeller Jr. nodded. Sheffield was busy and couldn't leave, so he could only focus on the election.
The Democratic National Convention was also held in Chicago. At the convention, Alton Parker, representing the conservative Democratic Party, formally obtained the nomination as the presidential candidate under the nose of Rockefeller Jr.
After being officially nominated, Alton Parker grimly put forward his campaign platform, which included guaranteeing the welfare of all white people, paying attention to the economic development of the Midwest, and making the United States more united.
"The United States needs the contribution of all citizens, especially the white community." Alton Parker called out loudly to the Democrats present, and applause resounded throughout the venue, with cheers and cheers rising one after another.
Rockefeller Jr. frowned and glanced at the Democrats who were in jubilation. He felt as if something was wrong with this mood, but he couldn't seem to tell what was wrong.
Soon Rockefeller Jr. realized what was wrong. The Chicago Daily Times used very harsh words to criticize the Democratic candidate's remarks, saying that this was discrimination based on white supremacy and that the United States needed the efforts of everyone.
(End of this chapter)
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