Chapter 390 The Real Test
"Just calling for white rights can cause such a big response in the South? Should I be happy or sad?" Alice Roosevelt said softly after a long silence, "I thought the Civil War had ended long ago."
"It has indeed ended a long time ago! But war cannot change people's perceptions. People are inherently exclusive in society. It's like we are talking about democracy and you shut up." Sheffield shrugged and said indifferently, "Elections will bring about such problems."
"I even have a feeling that my father is going to lose!" Alice Roosevelt looked at the crowd below. She was also frightened by the flow of 200,000 people. This should be the first time that such a large crowd gathered during an election.
Oh! Really? Sheffield looked at the crowd below who were cheering with their hands raised, and his heart remained calm. It would have been great if a capitalist economic crisis had occurred during this period. Unfortunately, Roosevelt's first term avoided this time node, and the timing was not on the Democratic Party's side.
However, Sheffield also knew that being impatient was useless and that one could not eat a fat man in one bite. He was already satisfied if he could achieve part of his goal.
At least what happened today has boosted the Democratic Party's morale, changing the previous dejected look in the Democratic camp. The endless flow of people was recorded by aerial photography from a hot air balloon in mid-air. This aerial photo was later published in the New Orleans Morning Post, and immediately attracted reprints by pro-Democratic newspapers in various places.
"The citizens of New Orleans welcome Parker!" "Alton Parker has received an unimaginable welcome in the South." Such reports appeared in newspapers, and many newspapers used the revival of white consciousness to illustrate this record-breaking rally, using sarcastic rhetoric to report on it.
Of course, these were all reported by Sheffield's own media newspapers. After this rally, the morale of the Democratic camp was greatly shaken, which made the Republicans unable to sit still. Prinzzer's New York Times joined the battle. The New York Times had a strong influence in the northeastern states, and the Boston Globe followed up.
I think the Democrats are making a mountain out of a molehill by manipulating ethnic issues, because the xenophobic signals they sent out this time are too obvious. They have already touched the bottom line of ethnic issues, so the Republicans don't need to propose anything, and don't need to make any promises to black people. They just need to maintain the status quo.
The New York Times also invited Du Bois, who had already left Richmond, to do a special report. When facing the New York Times report, Du Bois took a humble attitude and said that the black community did have many problems and needed to integrate into mainstream society and be able to gain a foothold in this great country, but the Democratic Party could not deprive them of this right. A great country should have a touch of tolerance.
At this point, public opinion between the two parties finally broke out into an all-out war of words, and the New York Times newspaper was soon sent to Oak Manor by telegram.
"We don't care about anything. We won't mention the economy, the navy, or the trusts. As long as we don't take the challenge, these issues won't get heated up. We will only mention ethnic issues." Sheffield was wearing dungarees and holding a golf club. His clothes were very strange. He hit the golf ball away with one shot, threw away the club, and ordered, "The war of words in public opinion requires cooperation from both sides."
"How can you win if you only use ethnic issues as a breakthrough?" Alice Roosevelt, who was in the tiger's mouth, reached out and lifted the hair on her ear, looking particularly charming, and asked a substantive question.
It can't be said that Sheffield is more concerned about ethnic issues than winning, right? And these issues involving people's livelihood are better left unmentioned. If they are mentioned, the Democrats' already slim chances of winning may be completely ruined. These are all areas where the Republicans have done well.
"Alice, I have my reasons for doing this." Sheffield couldn't admit that he was just trying to make trouble. But in fact, he only mentioned ethnic issues because the Democratic Party had nothing to show for it except ethnic issues.
Only this topic can have a back-and-forth in public opinion. Whether the heat of public opinion is positive or negative, it is useful, at least it will attract more attention.
What if the strength is not enough? If the topic spreads to other fields, isn’t it asking for trouble? Strength is the root of all problems. Xiaomi mobile phones have already stepped into other categories. If they don’t find a manufacturer with the highest popularity to touch upon, once the popularity drops, there will be no hope.
Of course, the Democratic Party is not as miserable as the assembly plant. Although ethnic issues do not sound good in propaganda, they can be regarded as a trump card in the United States. By grasping the ethnic issues, this will become a contest of equal strength, not a fight between comprador enterprises and industry giants.
"Boss, Houston is ready!" Jesla came over with big strides and said hello to Alice Roosevelt, "Our convoy is ready. Come over when?"
"Prepare a boat and we'll go by boat." Sheffield changed the route temporarily.
"Okay, let's prepare right away." Jesla was not surprised at all. He had long been accustomed to his boss's temporary changes in travel methods.
At the same time as the Houston rally was taking place, incumbent President Roosevelt, who had long been considered a sure winner, announced his policy plan for the first time, including issues such as naval construction, the United States' international responsibility strategy, and a tough stance toward corporate trusts.
"This Roosevelt just can't forget about the trusts, right?" In the Rockefeller estate, Rockefeller Jr. was unusually furious. He was not like this usually, but this involved the interests of Standard Oil, and he could not maintain his usual humility and demeanor.
Now, Rockefeller Jr. actually had the idea of hoping that Sheffield could create a miracle. It didn't matter who was president, as long as the annoying Roosevelt didn't stay in the White House any longer.
The slave owner would be very pleased to know that his brother-in-law had high hopes for him. As the headquarters of the United Company, Texas naturally expressed a warm welcome to Alton Parker, just like other southern states.
All newspapers in the state published news of support for Alton Parker in unison. Since Alton Parker's team arrived in Texas, they have received a steady stream of visits from entrepreneurs, farmers, children of politicians, and worker representatives. The number of people and the wide range of classes involved surprised the judge.
After a period of speaking tours, Alton Parker initially used some embellished words to euphemistically express his understanding of ethnic issues, but now he has become more and more proficient and accustomed to it. His words have become more and more explicit and undisguised, saying that the country was built on the hard work and efforts of the white ethnic group. Although other ethnic groups have made contributions, they cannot be compared with the main group of white people.
After his speech in Houston, Alton Parker went directly to Los Angeles, which had been waiting for a long time and also convened a rally of more than 30,000 people to promote Alton Parker's campaign.
"The situation in Los Angeles really surprised me. It seems that my trip to the Great West with a group of friends is still very useful." Sheffield was pleased that his efforts on the West Coast for many years had paid off. Because of the distribution of population, the northern states have many more electoral votes than the southern states. Pennsylvania and New York are the places with the most electoral votes, followed by Illinois and Ohio. These states have more than 20 electoral votes, and New York and Pennsylvania have more than 30 electoral votes.
As for the largest state in the South, Texas has 19 electoral votes in this election. If both the Democratic Party and the Republican Party maintain their base, the Republican Party can beat the Democratic Party by a large margin. This is the cruel reality.
Alice Roosevelt put down her pen and came to the same conclusion. During the time she was with Sheffield, she became an election expert and speculated on the possibilities. But the other party in the election was his father, the current president of the country, Roosevelt, which always gave Alice Roosevelt a magical feeling.
"In fact, at this stage in the election, the Democratic Party is at a great disadvantage because there is one place where they are not eligible to vote. That place is New Mexico. Texas has a huge influence in this area, and the local Indians have a good relationship with our family." Sheffield sighed. These places without voting rights would later become the three states of Arizona and New Mexico.
This area has a small population and is a major destination for people smuggling from Sheffield and Ottoman. If all the electoral votes were counted, the total would be about the same as the electoral votes in Texas.
Sheffield had no regrets. The fact that these places did not become formal states and join the United States at least gave him time to operate. If they joined too early, two or three electoral votes would not be of much use. Good cards needed to be played at critical moments.
After his speech in California, the real test for Alton Parker begins as he heads into traditionally Republican-leaning districts.
The huge success of Alton Parker's rally in Los Angeles also shocked the Republican camp. California is no longer a stronghold of the Democratic Party. Before California fell into the hands of the Democratic Party, it was just an accident in the eyes of many Republicans.
Seeing Alton Parker so popular in California, many Republicans thought that he might be the next William Bryan. Only now did the Republican camp feel that they were facing a formidable enemy. Even Roosevelt began to give speeches frequently, accusing his opponent of spreading hatred. "As a judge, Mr. Alton Parker's remarks are not appropriate. What the country needs is not hatred, but unity."
(End of this chapter)
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